AHHHHHHHH!!!! ok then, so im guessing the power switch isn't in the diagram yet?
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AHHHHHHHH!!!! ok then, so im guessing the power switch isn't in the diagram yet?
You'd be guessing wrong! ;)
The reverse switch is in the original schematics....
I just reproduced the wiring diag for you. I wanted effectively a kill switch which is what the front switch does.
I didn't need to install it. Also, the Red 'reset' switch was unnecessary as the counter had its own built in reset switch.
ok, so can you please post the diagram for the on/off switch???
It's not needed and will possibly confuse folks. Plus if you really want a picture of an on off switch it can always be googled!Quote:
/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from keloooe on June 18, 2013, 13:36
ok, so can you please post the diagram for the on/off switch???
is it similar to kill switch from a guitar???
Here is a typical on/off switch.
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...y3cr-image.jpg
my winder is basically finished now, only need to make/ get some guides for the shaft that I made up from a 6.5 mm steel rod. made short movie of it, but am having difficulty in uploading it from the phone now.. bugga!
oh, that reminds me, where;s a good link to the hardware for the shaft that holds the bobbin holder, and also links to hardware for the traverse limiter???
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../VIDEO0015.mp4 bit rough, but show it running .
Nicely done AJ - like it! What'd it end up setting you back?
Yeah! Well done AJ! As far as I know you are the first to put together a winder since I posted the design and walk through. Now you just need to get some pickup wire from brocott.co.uk , the 41 & 42 AWG core is what you will be needing although you can go up to AWG 44,
Either rip apart an existing pickup or grab a few single core or humbucker kits from Stremac and you are away. Or simply jump on e-bay and grab some real cheapies from China and remove their wire and do your own. They only cost $1!
I anticipate making a video this weekend to show everyone how to make a pickup on the winder, so look out for that!
cost was a around $100 or just shy of that.
Didn't know about that Mob Gavin, now the exchange rate for the $ would approx 3 to 1 for the pound? and their delivery charges? Had found a mob called TemcCo. They are also on Ebay, the price for 42 gauge from them is $32 Aus, and $26 delivery.. the spool size is 1Lb (48841 ft or approx 17000m)Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Gavin1393 on June 19, 2013, 07:17
Yeah! Well done AJ! As far as I know you are the first to put together a winder since I posted the design and walk through. Now you just need to get some pickup wire from brocott.co.uk , the 41 & 42 AWG core is what you will be needing although you can go up to AWG 44,
Either rip apart an existing pickup or grab a few single core or humbucker kits from Stremac and you are away. Or simply jump on e-bay and grab some real cheapies from China and remove their wire and do your own. They only cost $1!
I anticipate making a video this weekend to show everyone how to make a pickup on the winder, so look out for that!
A good thing is I do have a spool of enameled wire.. I don't exactly remember how I came across it.. but it as traveled many miles with my shed stuff. Just need to measure the thickness, but do think it will be brilliant for trial purposes.
Not at all.....Pound is worth about $1.65 Aussie
1 AUD = 0.6055 GBP
1 GBP = 1.6516 AUD
about the same costs then
It's called a Go-Bar clamp, it is used to clamp the braces on an acoustic guitar while the glue dries!!Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on January 27, 2013, 23:12
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/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Gavin1393 on January 27, 2013, 17:41
Get the meaning perfectly GGP! have often had aneed for such clamp. I have a ton of clamps in my workshop. Can anyone tell me what this clamp is called?
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content...o-Photo1-1.jpg
GAY bar!...Hahahahahaha! (in house joke there folks)
all it needs is some strobe lights......(evil Luthiers chuckle) :P
Seriously though, spoilers aside, does any one know what this clamp is called and what it is for?
Now, where's my ST-1 kit with special Wudtone mix and other various things I need???
Hi Gav,
Great tutorial man! I'm in the process of sourcing components.
Could you please let me know where you sourced the bracket that connects the pickups holder to the motor spindle? (the one with the 4 screws and hex thingy to tighten).
Many thanks!
cheers,
Gav.
yes I'd like to build one of these both Gav's. How cool to make your own pickups.
Gavmiester have you got any working pups you made we can have a sound demo ?
Jaycar have them....Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from gavinturner on August 6, 2014, 10:05
Hi Gav,
Great tutorial man! I'm in the process of sourcing components.
Could you please let me know where you sourced the bracket that connects the pickups holder to the motor spindle? (the one with the 4 screws and hex thingy to tighten).
Many thanks!
cheers,
Gav.
Yeah! Sound pretty cool! You can wind them to exactly what you want in terms of resistance etc.Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from wokkaboy on August 6, 2014, 10:14
yes I'd like to build one of these both Gav's. How cool to make your own pickups.
Gavmiester have you got any working pups you made we can have a sound demo ?
I bought all my electronics today. I just have to source something for the wire to rest on and for limiting the sideways traverse of the wire. Any suggestions for this?
cheers,
Gav.
I use two Jaycar purchased disc that I can set on the winder axis. I then feed the wire by hand.Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from gavinturner on August 8, 2014, 19:18
I bought all my electronics today. I just have to source something for the wire to rest on and for limiting the sideways traverse of the wire. Any suggestions for this?
cheers,
Gav.
These were a bit more bulky than I wanted, but I found a pair that whilst not brass, they were aluminium and were more disk like. they work very well.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...4x-Photo11.jpg
Looks like the business Gav. Any idea what that Jaycar part was called? I can see tapped metal spacers but I don't think that is it..
cheers,
Gav.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/ShowLargeph...0Screws&IMAGE=
Think this is it.
Where can i buy this aluminium bracket to the PUP Holder? And what's it called if i have to search for one?
hey mrcreed, it's called a "Aluminimum Hub with Set Screws" and can be bought at Jaycar in australia. I got mine online as my local store didnt stock them. I also used two more to create a guide for the wire:
http://www.jaycar.com.au/Electromech...crews/p/YG2784
cheers,
Gav.
I've been considering building a PU winder for a while.... I have some of the bits, still wondering if it is all worth turning those bits into a project
Some questions for you Gavin, and DB. How do you like the speed of the motor when doing winds? I saw elsewhere that you got a 1000 RPM motor. Is it a bit quick, or a little slow? By my calculations a wind of 10k turns at 1000RPM would take at least 10 minutes. Is that typical, or similar to the Stewmac box?
What speed do you usually use? And/or how long do you usually take to wind one coil?
Hi Marcel. I wish i found this thread sooner. I'll let the others answer your questions from a pro, but from a beginner POV, there's no way i could wind at full speed, it increases your chances of snapping the wire ten fold (which is cryworthy), takes about 30 - 40 mins to wind a single coil at a medium/slow speed
Thanks Andy,
Main reason I ask is that I have what I thought was a reasonable 6mm shaft 12V motor but it max's out at 9000 RPM. So in theory when flat out it would complete the actual wind in one or two minutes, which seems now to be a very high risk motor to use. A maximum speed of 1000 RPM certainly seems to offer a much more reliable winding option. I might still use it and somehow include a max RPM limiter in the controller.
I have a 12V speed controller, a hall effect turns counter, and a hall effect RPM meter that I could include so I'm two thirds the way there. Bobbins and wire are still on the 'to get' list...
You have a lot of projects on the go there Marcel:D
And who says men can't multitask...lol
I have a big shed Andy, so it is more a case if one project hits a wall then there is always another sitting nearby ready and only waiting for more of my time...
I used my winder about a dozen times with no issues, perfect for straight forward winds.
Then I upgraded to a Schatten winder with all the bells and whistles and have used that a grand total of two times...
To be honest, whilst winding your own is fun the expense of importing decent wire, bobbins and magnets then with the time spent pfaffing around making, potting and cleaning up after it just simply isn't worth the hassle.. especially when I can get custom wound pickups made to my specs for around the $100 mark that made mine sound like Mariah Carey singing under six foot of wet concrete with a mouth full of dry Sao biscuits...... with the auto tune switched off.
That's certainly a picture there DB..... Concrete and Sao....
It all depends on what you are chasing after... Having any success in doing it is one thing, getting a consistent quality result can only come after a lot of practice with success.
And that is why I get mine made now.. I just don't have the time to put into winding, too busy doing repairs and builds :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marcel
Where can I find that aluminum bracket?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin1393
or Can you send me the link to buy it?
Where can I find that aluminum bracke for the motor axis?
or Can you send me the link to buy it?