Mod The Rattler Assembly Instructions Manual Download Page 3

Before You Start:

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Use the parts list to confi rm that all parts are included with your kit.

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Be sure to have the required tools ready and easily accessible.

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Read this entire instruction manual and be certain to read each step completely before beginning 

 

the assembly to familiarize yourself with the process.

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Place chassis open-side-up on workbench with ½” footswitch hole nearest to you.

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Refer to fi gure 1 for proper component placement and wiring.

Mount Large Components:

File a small patch of the gold-colored coating from the back covers of both potentiometers near solder 

lug #3 (see fi gure 1)

File small patch from
gold backing to
facilitate soldering

Figure 1: Top view of potentiometer (both 1kΩ and 10kΩ)

Using supplied hardware, mount the 1kΩ potentiometer in the left 5/16” chassis hole and the 10kΩ po-

tentiometer in the right 5/16” chassis hole. Do not over-tighten mounting nuts. 

Note: 

there may be small stubs on the mounting side of the potentiometers. These stubs will prevent po-

tentiometers from mounting fl ush with the chassis; break them off  with needle-nose pliers. Solder Lugs are 
identifi ed as #1, #2, and #3 (counter-clockwise).

Using supplied hardware, mount ¼” Stereo input jack through the 3/8” hole on the left side chassis panel 

and mount the ¼” Mono input jack through the 3/8” hole on the right side chassis panel. Before tightening 
mounting nuts, place tip conductor solder lugs (marked with black dot) so they are located close to chassis 
opening for easy access when soldering.

Using supplied hardware, mount the footswitch in the ½” hole with solder lugs extending towards the 

left and right sides of the chassis. Lug #1 is upper left (nearest to input jack), lug #3 is lower left, lug#4 is up-
per right (nearest to output jack), and lug #6 is lower right. (see fi gure 2).

Summary of Contents for The Rattler

Page 1: ...Assembly Instructions TM KITS DIY...

Page 2: ...1 82K W 5 Resistor Gray Red Orange y g 1 10 F Axial Lead Electrolytic Capacitor y 1 Aluminum Chassis with Bottom Plate Screws 1 Piece of Black Tolex 2 Chicken Head Knobs 1 8 Lug 2 Ground Terminal Stri...

Page 3: ...s hole and the 10k po tentiometer in the right 5 16 chassis hole Do not over tighten mounting nuts Note there may be small stubs on the mounting side of the potentiometers These stubs will prevent po...

Page 4: ...connect to lug 3 and lug 6 Trim excess wire ends Solder lug 1 lug 3 and lug 6 Use the heatsink when soldering transistor leads Do not solder the other lugs yet Mount the Terminal Strip sub assembly us...

Page 5: ...itch Solder lug 2 of the terminal strip using the heatsink Solder lug 3 of the footswitch Trim excess leads Note A 0 01 F capacitor included or a 1 F capacitor also included can be substituted for the...

Page 6: ...ative black lead of the 9 volt battery clip to lug 4 of the terminal strip Solder the posi tive red lead to the ring lug marked with a red dot of the input jack Final Assembly Connect a 9 volt alkalin...

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Page 8: ...The Rattler Schematic...

Page 9: ...The Rattler Schematic with Voltage Readouts DC Voltages are measured with respect to chassis ground and a guitar cable plugged into the input jack...

Page 10: ...signal when switched in to the effect circuit 1 Double check your component placement and wiring 2 Double check for correct polarity placement of the transistors diodes and polarized capacitor 3 Make...

Page 11: ...each connection and make sure that all components are connected and will remain connected if your project is bumped or shaken 1 Bend the component lead or wire ending and wrap it around the connectio...

Page 12: ...smooth after solidifying Cut off any excess wire or component leads with cutting pliers Clean the soldering iron s tip by wiping it across the wet sponge again after making the solder joint De Solderi...

Page 13: ...2 Apply fresh solder to mix in with old solder joint 3 Use a de soldering tool to remove the old solder joint while it is heated...

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