StormBoost v1.0 Table of contents Components ............................3 PCB layout ............................... 3 Building sequence ........................... 4 Modifications ............................5 Onboard DIP switches ......................... 5 Off board wiring ............................5 Troubleshooting ............................6 Schematic ..............................7 Read this entire manual thoroughly before you start building the effect! Especially the modification part.
StormBoost v1.0 Building sequence Soldering this board can be very complicated for some people since the solder pads are very close together. Use a magnifying glass to make the job easier. Do not blow on your solder in an attempt to cool it down. That will possibly result in a bad join that...
StormBoost v1.0 Modifications Onboard DIP switches The original has 2 unconnected parts. First there is a RF filter cap (C1) and secondly there is an extra electrolyte cap (C6) that controls the attack time of the boost. Both can be optionally engaged using the Dip switches.
StormBoost v1.0 Troubleshooting All PCB’s have been 100% factory e-tested and out of every batch I receive I build an effect to double check, so there should not be a connection problem on the PCB itself. The board is not working (at all), what now? •...
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