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Title: Got my kit!
Post by: smadin on May 02, 2021, 04:41:40 PM
Hello folks,

I used to hang out on here, many years ago, though I lurked more than I posted, so when I got the email about the Kickstarter launch, I was thrilled to back it. My kit arrived yesterday — thanks @joecool85! — and I'm excited to start work on it soon. I'm curious what other folks are planning for enclosures!
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: joecool85 on May 03, 2021, 09:20:00 AM
Glad to hear it came in okay!  I forgot to put SSGuitar.com stickers in the first few, if yours is one of them and you want a sticker, let me know and I'll mail it out separate.
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: paelgin on May 03, 2021, 05:34:43 PM
I received mine today, and the box was smashed almost flat, split open on both ends, and had stickers that said "RECEIVED DAMAGED".  Apparently the only thing lost were any stickers, since I checked all components and they were all accounted for.  I would like a sticker!

I did not understand the note on the schematic that reads "For gain circuit, do not populate R0 and C0".

Phil from gorgeous Young Harris, Georgia, USA
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: smadin on May 03, 2021, 06:23:23 PM
I checked my box and it does look like I'm missing the sticker as well. I'll message you on Kickstarter. Thanks!
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: joecool85 on May 03, 2021, 09:07:11 PM
Quote from: paelgin on May 03, 2021, 05:34:43 PM
I received mine today, and the box was smashed almost flat, split open on both ends, and had stickers that said "RECEIVED DAMAGED".  Apparently the only thing lost were any stickers, since I checked all components and they were all accounted for.  I would like a sticker!

I did not understand the note on the schematic that reads "For gain circuit, do not populate R0 and C0".

Phil from gorgeous Young Harris, Georgia, USA

The gain circuit is the standard circuit.  You can use the modifications listed in the notes to have a buffer in front rather than a gain circuit.  I think I may take these notes off the schematic to avoid confusion...though I do want to say something about R0 and C0 so folks know they can leave them empty for a stock config.  I'll come up with something.

Regarding the sticker, I'll get it sent out to you.  Glad the damaged box still had everything in it!
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: joecool85 on May 03, 2021, 09:07:52 PM
Quote from: smadin on May 03, 2021, 06:23:23 PM
I checked my box and it does look like I'm missing the sticker as well. I'll message you on Kickstarter. Thanks!

Sounds good, I'll get a sticker out to you.  Enjoy the kit!
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: mattbianconi on May 06, 2021, 09:26:49 PM
Got mine too.  Everything looks great and I'm excited to get started working on it this weekend. Thank you for such a cool project.
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: RDRenna on July 16, 2021, 12:47:56 AM
Got mine too.  Everything looks good I just don't know when I'm going to have time to start it.
Also would be helpful if you or someone uploaded a some photos of the completed board with the components installed and also some pics of completed projects.  I will do same

Thanks.
Rich
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: smadin on November 29, 2021, 07:31:53 PM
Finally got a chance to actually build the kit! Kudos to Joe for a really nicely designed PCB, soldering it all up was a snap. I'll post a couple photos when I get them off my phone; I wired up the speaker outputs to a Speakon jack and the power supply connections to a 2.1mm barrel jack. I have a couple of cheap small speakers, and a proper 10" guitar speaker as well, and both a 9V battery clip with a 2.1mm plug and a 12V wall wart, so I can swap things around and compare.
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: smadin on November 30, 2021, 04:33:37 PM
Photos of the build—I have a couple of these Trader Joe's tins, which I kept because I like the shape and size, a little more room to maneuver inside than an Altoids tin. I used some nylon standoffs and screws to hold it off the metal, which works well enough.
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: joecool85 on December 02, 2021, 11:54:19 AM
Quote from: smadin on November 30, 2021, 04:33:37 PM
Photos of the build—I have a couple of these Trader Joe's tins, which I kept because I like the shape and size, a little more room to maneuver inside than an Altoids tin. I used some nylon standoffs and screws to hold it off the metal, which works well enough.

Looks like the input jack and power jack aren't soldered yet, or just not enough solder?  Neat build though, I like the enclosure a lot!
Title: Re: Got my kit!
Post by: smadin on December 02, 2021, 12:33:46 PM
thanks! they are soldered, but could use a little touch-up.