The power and signal pads on the PCB conform to the FuzzDog Direct Connection format, so
can be paired with the appropriate daughterboard for quick and easy offboard wiring.
Be very careful when soldering the diodes. They’re very sensitive to heat. You should use some
kind of heat sink (crocodile clip or reverse action tweezers) on each leg as you solder them.
Keep exposure to heat to a minimum (under 2 seconds). You should use a socket for the IC, or
be super careful not to overheat. Take your time.
The striped leg (cathode) of the diodes go into the square pads. Long leg (anode) of the LEDs
go into the round pads.
The long leg (anode) of the electrolytic capacitors go into the square pads.
Snap the small metal tag off the pots so they can be mounted flush in the box.
CLIPPING
If you’re going for a single clipping option place a jumper across the appropriate pads. If you’re
utilising D1, 2 and 4 then connect pads 1 & 2. If you’re using D5-6 connect pads 2 & 3.
You can have two clipping options on the board at the same time, using a SPDT toggle switch
to select between them. Just wire it up with pad 2 going to the centre lug, 1 and 3 going to the
outer lugs.
The circuit can sound vastly different depending on your diode selection. Experiment.
Germaniums will typically give a much softer clip. LEDs will be harder. You don’t have to put
LEDs into D5 and D6 - you could put normal diodes in there positioned upright.
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