Collateral Damage | Hand Built Fuzz Pedal | First Time DIY Stomp Box | Not A How To Video

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So, I decided to try my hand at guitar pedal building. What I don't know about electronics, is pretty much everything there is to know about electronics! To say this was outside of my skillset, is an understatement.

That being said, with the help of another YouTube video (link below), and some other online resources, I was able to make something that not only functions, but doesn't sound half bad; at least in a broken, distorted way!

Here I am using two LM386 amplifier modules, in series (i.e. the output of one passes into the input of the other). I am also using two LEDs after the amplifier modules acting as a clipping diode. Additionally, because there was a lot of noise, I included three simple RC Low Pass Filters in the circuit (see links below). A lot of different iterations and experimentation was required to get to something that sounded good and worked well.

If this inspires you to have a go yourself, please take all necessary precautions when dabbling with electronics.

Amplifier Components: LM386 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XKZ3GX7?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Useful video: zurowetz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GODDEsadjhk&t=719s

Recommended Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuitologist https://www.youtube.com/@BatteryOperated https://www.youtube.com/@UCnbfRvqQcfw3eL71HfjROOQ

Other online resources: https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/filter/filter_2.html http://learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Low-pass-filter.php https://www.muzique.com/schem/filter.htm

Thanks for stopping by and listening.

Big love xxx ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uomnIv4IlZw