Guest oZZma Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 My soldering station died. It doesn't heat anymore, it's stuck at 25°C, I have used It only for a month I'm desperate, I can't just "buy another", this was a Christmas gift from my stepfather... Anybody has any idea of what can the problem be? The display lightnens up, but it won't heat... I had an error message and "bip" signal before, but I turned it off and then it worked again, but not this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 You have a DMM? Measure the heater element. Check the power cord to the wall, fuses, all connections... rule possible faults out, one by one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, itu said: You have a DMM? Measure the heater element. Check the power cord to the wall, fuses, all connections... rule possible faults out, one by one. Ok, thanks... Yes I have a multimeter, luckily (other Christmas gift for my stepfather ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Measuring for continuity. So don't have the soldering iron plugged in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 16/02/2019 at 22:49, itu said: https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/uk-retailers-may-be-selling-lead-solder-in-breach-of-eu-ban-1 If you do a simple search, these news tell about ban, don't they. I do admit that the lead version is far easier and better, for me at least. I bought something like 1 kg of it last February. A single 6 line bloomberg article that cites no sources? Pretty much since RoHS was introduced people have been moaning about an "EU ban" on leaded solder, they don't do themselves any favours by making conclusive information difficult to find, but it's there - https://echa.europa.eu/fi/-/ten-new-substances-added-to-the-candidate-list Lead is on the SVHC Candidate list under the REACH regulation, meaning distributors have more obligations when selling it but is NOT an outright legal ban, it's a first step to moving to the "authorization list" which is a much stricter level of control and would potentially cause problems with supplying it. REACH has more legal teeth than RoHS, which is essentially optional. Consumer aimed retailers like B&Q etc. are probably not providing the necessary information, but this is a far cry from being in breach of an outright ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 OK, here you go: https://chemicalwatch.com/70930/uk-hse-reports-illegal-sale-of-lead-in-solders https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHSE/bulletins/211f52e I have read the necessary authorized information (sorry: in other languages than English, this is the reason I did not include the sources), and I have been working in the field (R&D in electronics) some time. I do not deny, that it is possible to buy it from some shops, but legal it is no more for us, mortal consumers. There are certain fields (military, aerospace, medical...) that can or must use lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) On 17/02/2019 at 19:37, itu said: You have a DMM? Measure the heater element. not sure how to check that, it has 4 wires. Edited February 19, 2019 by oZZma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Those two wires that have that white (heat resistant) sock on them are the heater's wires. Yellow-green is ground. It should go down to the wall plug's earth, so should be easiest to find. Red and blue may be the temp sensor - if there is one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, itu said: Those two wires that have that white (heat resistant) sock on them are the heater's wires. Yellow-green is ground. It should go down to the wall plug's earth, so should be easiest to find. Red and blue may be the temp sensor - if there is one. Thanks a lot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 https://www.ebay.it/itm/5pcs-Soldering-Station-Replacement-Heating-Element-Ceramic-Heater-24V-50W-A1322-/132668894763 https://www.ebay.it/itm/NEW-Heating-Element-78-201A-for-88-201A-Soldering-ZD-931-ZD-937-24V-48W-4cables-/153046686494 is "A1322" the type of heating element? So the cheaper ones are exactly the same and work on the same soldering pen models than the one that costs 8,81 € for ONE piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Jones Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 06/11/2018 at 09:32, Bigwan said: I noticed on instagram last night that pedalparts are about to start selling an ROG Ginger kit for anyone that's interested. Nice sounding fliptop emulation that can get into SVT-ish territory. I prefer it to the SFT. Hi, Sorry to bring up an old post but I'm thinking of ordering the Ginger kit from Musikding.de. Can it function as a preamp, as in can it get fully clean but still add a vintage amp tone and character? I was considering using it as a pre for certain instances and recording straight into the desk. I just built the Guma Antique and would like to put the Ginger after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Ray Jones said: Hi, Sorry to bring up an old post but I'm thinking of ordering the Ginger kit from Musikding.de. Can it function as a preamp, as in can it get fully clean but still add a vintage amp tone and character? I was considering using it as a pre for certain instances and recording straight into the desk. I just built the Guma Antique and would like to put the Ginger after it. It's certainly closer to what you're looking for than the Guma Antique would be. It was probably a little TOO clean for my purposes so it's definitely one you should try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzonaut Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Dark Thug - on a Fuzzdog PCB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 This looks quite interesting for anyone interested in cab sims: https://shift-line.com/card.php?device=10086 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 And more cab sim stuff! https://www.pedalpcb.com/docs/UniCab.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 29/03/2019 at 19:35, Bigwan said: https://shift-line.com/card.php?device=10086 Ordered it. Let''s see, what it is. Bought it via Reverb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, itu said: Ordered it. Let''s see, what it is. Bought it via Reverb. Nice! Edited April 2, 2019 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzonaut Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Can I leave another one? Here's a Parallel Drive, the bass version, built on a Damnation Audio PCB. It's quite simple but very useful, two drives in parallel, each side with gain and level. The bass version has a cleanish boost and a rat style distortion, that you can mix to taste. I added clipping options on both sides: GE-none-SI for the boost and LED-none-SI for the distortion (stock is SI on both sides). There are sockets on the lugs of the clipping switches, so I'll try some more stuff in there. It's an awesome pedal, the boost is very tasty and there are many different types of dirtiness to be had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Anyone built the Fuzz Dog Klon clone (Klone) with the bass mods? I'm interested in an 'always on' kind of slight crunch tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 On 02/04/2019 at 18:46, itu said: Ordered it. Bought it via Reverb. The unit arrived today after our somewhat slow customs and post office. Shift-Line posted the package within two days after my order while they promised three days. Total cost including EU customs and VAT: 100 €. + Really well packed. I think you could play football with the box and the stuff inside would be just fine. + The electronics seem to be good quality, no tin balls or anything dirty. + The box is plastics (3D printed) and reasonably tough for the intended use. +/- Size could be slightly optimized, but then the knobs would be prone to hits. +/- 3D printing quality is what it is, but this helps to keep the cost very reasonable. Now I need to record some IR stuff and start tweaking. If the quality of the sound is similar to the PCBA, it has to be good. Might come back later with some test results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I see pedalparts.co.uk are releasing an Engineer’s Thumb compressor kit soon. I’m sworn off compressors myself, but might be of interest to somebody else here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Another cab sim option... And it's TINY! https://amt-sales.com/cabsim/amt-pangaea-cp16a/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) I always wanted a decent feedbacker, I had the mod on the Cat King but it sucked (it only worked if NOT in the chain. Unacceptable for a $250 pedal) I found this https://diyshoegazer.tumblr.com/post/3042080186/diy-guide-to-feedback-loop-pedals I haven't tried it yet but it's so cheap and simple I'll build it as soon as I get back home to Italy. Interesting how "stupid" this build is, and how ridiculously expensive the commercial ones are. I wonder if they have some magic inside, but I doubt it. Edited May 23, 2019 by oZZma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, oZZma said: I always wanted a decent feedbacker, I had the mod on the Cat King but it sucked (it only worked if NOT in the chain. Unacceptable for a $250 pedal) I found this https://diyshoegazer.tumblr.com/post/3042080186/diy-guide-to-feedback-loop-pedals I haven't tried it yet but it's so cheap and simple I'll build it as soon as I get back home to Italy. Interesting how "stupid" this build is, and how ridiculously expensive the commercial ones are. I wonder if they have some magic inside, but I doubt it. I had a Ernie Earplugs Yam Hand that was basically that setup, but without the switches. Lend it to a mate in Denmark, who turned out to be a bit or an derrière and he never sent it back... Edited May 23, 2019 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Hop on a plane, get over there and tw@t him. Then retrieve your pedal and have a bit of a holiday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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