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Schematic + BOM Components shown in blue on the schematic are the LPB post-boost circuit. To make it without the boost, leave out the blue components and place a jumper wire across the two pads marked in blue above. Q1,2 Low gain silicon NPN (2N3904,...
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If you aren’t adding a scoop control you must place a jumper wire across pads J1 and J2. 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.
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Test the board! A A T our nic e, ne w cir cuit boa INCL UDING WIRED PO !!!! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will troubleshooting help be offered if you have skipped this stage. No exceptions. Once you’ve finished the circuit it makes sense to test is before starting on the switch and LED wiring.
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Wire it up - with battery (if using a daughterboard please refer to the relevant document) BOARD BOARD INPUT BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD LED+ BOARD BOARD BATTERY This circuit is standard, Negative GND. Your power supply should be Tip Negative / Sleeve Positive. That’s the same as your standard pedals (Boss etc), and you can safely daisy-chain your supply to this pedal.
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Wire it up - DC only version (if using a daughterboard please refer to the relevant document) BOARD BOARD INPUT BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD LED+ BOARD BOARD This circuit is standard, Negative GND. Your power supply should be Tip Negative / Sleeve Positive. That’s the same as your standard pedals (Boss etc), and you can safely daisy-chain your supply to this pedal.
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Drilling template Recommended drill sizes: Pots Jacks 10mm Footswitch 12mm Hammond 1590B DC Socket 12mm 60 x 111 x 31mm It’s a good idea to drill the holes for the pots 8mm to give yourself some wiggle room unless you’re a drill ninja Centre pot hole is for the optional scoop control.
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