So, I’ve not made much progress of the fuzz pedal. For one, everything’s breaking apart!
It started with the potentiometers. I’ve probably broken like, 10 different pots in my short career. I asked some fellows on Reddit for help, and I’ve apparently been soldering on to the more delicate parts of the potentiometers. …..
In one session, I managed to fry not one, but TWO 3PDT footswitches in a row. They were my last two, too, so now I’ve got to wait for a new one. These things are literally more fragile than my ego, and I hate the way their lugs are so compact.
My dad reckons that our soldering iron is too hot, and he’s getting me a heat-controlled one. But I’ll be sad if I have to part ways with it, because it’s a family heirloom. Yes, an heirloom that’s rusted and burns people. It was passed down from my grandfather, to my father, and to me!
So, I guess I’ve got to wait for my new solder to arrive too.
Oh. I burned my left index finger because it was getting in the way. At least I can finally brag at having survived 400C weather.
TLDR: Waiting for components. I’m not going to build anytime soon.
