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FuzzDog Exploder Instruction Manual

Massive fuzz-face style fuzz without the fuzz-face fuss

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Exploder
Massive Fuzz-Face style Fuzz
without the Fuzz-Face Fuss
Contents of this document are ©2020 Pedal Parts Ltd.
No reproduction permitted without the express written
permission of Pedal Parts Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Summary of Contents for FuzzDog Exploder

  • Page 1 Exploder Massive Fuzz-Face style Fuzz without the Fuzz-Face Fuss Contents of this document are ©2020 Pedal Parts Ltd. No reproduction permitted without the express written permission of Pedal Parts Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Important Notes

    Important notes If you’re using any of our footswitch daughterboards, DOWNLOAD THE DAUGHTERBOARD DOCUMENT • Download and read the appropriate build document for the daughterboard as well as this one BEFORE you start. • DO NOT solder the supplied Current Limiting Resistor (CLR) to the main circuit board even if there is a place for it.
  • Page 3 Schematic + BOM 1u elec 1N4001 2N5457* 100p Q2-3 2N2222** 470R 470R 1u elec XFM1 42TL019 100K 22u elec 100K 100u elec 4K7-10K trim 100K trim*** BIAS 10KB 100KA*** *Original uses PF5102. It makes no difference at all to the sound. Pads are provided for through-hole or SMT FETs.
  • Page 5 TRIMMER SETTINGS The power and signal pads on the PCB conform to the FuzzDog Direct Connection format, so can be paired with the appropriate daughterboard for Once you’re all soldered up and ready to go you quick and easy offboard wiring. Check the need to set your trimmers.
  • Page 6 Test the board! Check the relevant daughterboard document for more info before you undertake this stage. 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.
  • Page 7 Wire it up (if using a daughterboard please refer to the relevant document) BOARD BOARD INPUT BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BATTERY Wiring shown above will disconnect the battery when you remove the jack plug from the input, and also when a DC plug is inserted. The Board GND connections don’t all have to directly attach to the board.
  • Page 8: Drilling Template

    3 mm This template is a rough guide only. You should ensure correct marking of your enclosure before drilling. You use this template at your own risk. Pedal Parts Ltd can accept no responsibility for incorrect drilling of enclosures. FuzzDog.co.uk...