Proto Pedal Assembly and Theory Guide

Contributors: Byron J.

Resources and Going Further

This guide is the first of several for the Proto Pdeal. Where you go next depends on your interests and background.

• If you're interested in analog circuitry, check out the analog EQ pedal example project.
• If you're more familiar with writing software and want to design affects by writing programs, check out the programmable digital pedal example.

Resources

• The barrel-jack polarity protection circuit is commonly found in automotive electronics. One applicable reference is this TI Application Report
• We carry 5mm LEDs in many different colors.
  • Red
  • Green
  • Blue
  • White
• We offer 10K Audio Taper Pots and 10K Linear Taper Pots
• We also have several types of knobs
  • Gray Aluminum for splined shaft pots.
  • Black Aluminum for splined shaft pots.
  • Black stove-type with set-screw for 1/4" diameter shaft.
  • Black chickenhead with set-screw for 1/4" diameter shaft.
• Resistor assortment
• Capacitor assortment
• Discrete semiconductor assortment
• Stranded and solid hookup wire.

Going Further

• Nic Collins' Handmade Electronic Music book contains a number of circuit snippets that could make useful pedals.
• Craig Anderton's Electronic Projects for Musicians book is a great jumping-off point for learning about pedals and musical electronics.
• There are many pedal construction websites around, including Geofex, AMZ, and Aron Nelson's DIY Stompboxes.