Tag: project

Compact cook kit with a woodstove for Christmas

A few of my Christmas gift recipients are getting a compact cook kit, which includes a 24oz. cook pot with strainer lid, an insulated cup, and a wood burning stove. I made roll top storage bags to complete the package. The wood burning stove has five pieces, a base, a fire chamber, a stack with … Continue reading Compact cook kit with a woodstove for Christmas →

DIY Christmas Gifts – Production begins.

September seems like a good time for me to start production of Christmas gifts for my recipients. As the days get shorter, colder, and wetter, working indoors is far more productive. Here are some of the components necessary to complete one of the gifts, while I'm awaiting delivery of straps and hardware.   This will … Continue reading DIY Christmas Gifts – Production begins. →

DIY – Enclosure for 6 Switch Guitar Effects Pedal Circuit

This enclosure is made from 2 inch diameter PVC pipe with end caps, then cut in half. Switches are mounted 3 inches on center. Adequate switch spacing is essential to allow easy pedal activation. This assembly will be attached to a base board when completed. Using 2 inch diameter pipe allows 1 inch of internal … Continue reading DIY – Enclosure for 6 Switch Guitar Effects Pedal Circuit →

DIY – “Mini 6” – for TC Helicon processors.

I'm working on (progressing) a switch project that will toggle TC Helicon processor functions from a microphone stand mounted enclosure. The circuit mimics the operation of the TC Helicon "Switch 6" accessory pedal. The circuit and jack will fit into a 5 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter tube. I plan to use PVC pipe for … Continue reading DIY – “Mini 6” – for TC Helicon processors. →

DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – circuit build update 2019/5/5

I have refined this DIY circuit for use with the TC Helicon pedals, and will be making DIY kits available for purchase. This circuit mimics the operation of the TC Helicon Switch 6.The circuit kit will include the circuit board, 12 - twelve inch lengths of switch wire (adequate for a switch panel with the … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – circuit build update 2019/5/5 →

DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – Test circuit build – Function test completed

Here is a test circuit that I built to mimic the functions of a "TC Helicon Switch-6" accessory pedal, used for TC HELICON vocal/guitar processors, compatible with Voicelive 3, Voicelive 3 Extreme, Voicelive Touch 2, Play Acoustic, Play Electric, and Perform-V. This test circuit has only been function tested on the Play Acoustic pedal that … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – Test circuit build – Function test completed →

DIY – TC Helicon Switch 3 for Play Acoustic – circuit build – function test

I made a test circuit prior to building a DIY pedal to activate functions in a "TC Helicon Play Acoustic" acoustic guitar effects and vocal harmonizer pedal that I own. The circuit includes 3 momentary contact, normally open tactile switches, an L3WEGW LED (light emitting diode), some wire, and a Switchcraft TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch 3 for Play Acoustic – circuit build – function test →

DIY Backpack project with some recycling

Last week I started a backpack sewing project. I chose one of the old frames that I have as a candidate to receive  a new pack. It is a medium "Summit - Camp Trails" frame, and has a sticker that says "25 Year Guarantee". The welded aluminum frame is in great structural condition, and has … Continue reading DIY Backpack project with some recycling →

Duffel/Backpack DIY Project

Here is a project that I am working on. A duffel style backpack for Sheila's car, a hatchback SUV. Constructed of 1000 denier Cordura nylon, 500 denier Cordura nylon attachments, polyester lining, YKK #10 coil compartment zippers, and heavy nylon straps with adjustable side release buckles. Camo pattern is True Timber MC2 - purple with … Continue reading Duffel/Backpack DIY Project →