Jameco Electronics 2176106 Instructions Manual

Summary of 2176106

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    Analog guitar overdrive pedal part no. 2176106 a solid-state overdrive/distortion effects pedal for guitar and other musical instruments. By including or leaving out optional components (included) this pedal can be " tweaked " by you, the builder, during assembly to deliver tones for blues or rock. ...

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    Step 1 - first things first 1) if you're new to this kind of thing, familiarize yourself with the key. 2) check to see if you received all your parts. 3) some extras you'll need: - soldering iron - solder - wire - drill and drill bits (1/2", 3/8", 5/16", 1/4") - voltmeter (optional) step 2 - getting...

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    Step 4 - assemble circuit insert components in circuit board, referring to the parts list and circuit board labeling. All soldering is to be done on the copper side of the circuit board. Allow the soldering iron to warm up before starting. Once heated, proceed with soldering to the circuit board. Jo...

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    Step 6 - point to point wiring follow the provided diagram carefully. Be sure to cut appropriate wire lengths (not too long or short). Color coding your wires is helpful, but not necessary. The color of the wire does not affect the circuit in any manner. Strip about 1/4-1/2 inch of the insulating la...

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    Step 8 - troubleshooting 1) power up the board with the ic (op amp) not in the socket. Confirm that the led lights when the cable is inserted into the input jack. This "activates" the circuit by creating a metal to metal connection that functions as a switch. If the led doesn't light, click the stom...

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    Step 9 - circuit explanation so what is actually going on in this circuit? Our guitar is supplying us a sinusoidal signal, the harder you strum, the further the strings displace from their resting position, and the amplitude of the sine wave increases. This pure sine wave is what musicians label "cl...