Hazy Octave v1.0 Table of contents Components ............................3 PCB layout ............................3 Bill of Materials ...........................3 Introduction............................5 Building sequence ..........................5 Off board wiring..........................6 Modifications ............................7 Troubleshooting ..........................7 Schematic ............................8 Read this entire manual thoroughly before you start building the effect! Last update: 17-12-2016 Manufacturer and product names are mentioned solely for circuit identification, and where applicable their trademarks are the property of their respective owners who are in no way associated or affiliated with the author.
Hazy Octave v1.0 Introduction The Hazy Fuzz is based on the Tycobrahe Octavia™ (which itself is based on the Roger Mayer Octavia™). It has been specially adapted to fit on a small PCB and include all sorts of modifications. Mods include a pre-gain and octave switch as well as true bypass with pull down resistors. Read the modifications section on how to get as close as possible to the original.
Hazy Octave v1.0 Off board wiring Wiring the pots VR1-VR2 is very simple. The rectangle pad marks pin 1 of a potentiometer. The images below show how you can recognize which pin is which on a potentiometer. Blue = pin 1...
Hazy Octave v1.0 Modifications The layout of the board is made to incorporate as much modifications as possible. If you want to get as close as possible to the original than leave out VR1 (pre-gain) and short pads 2 and 3. Also do not install R1, R12, C8, C9 and the octave switch SW1 and just short both pads of SW1 and C8.
Hazy Octave v1.0 Schematic Manufacturer and product names are mentioned solely for circuit identification, and where applicable their trademarks are the property of their respective owners who are in no way associated or affiliated with the author. No cooperation or endorsement...