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Title: D'Lator Build
Post by: shortfuse on June 22, 2014, 12:07:33 pm

I am starting a D'Lator build based off these threads http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=10624.msg134853#msg134853 (http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=10624.msg134853#msg134853) and http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=14288.msg136555#msg136555 (http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=14288.msg136555#msg136555)
I am wanting to incorporate it into the Sluckey Dual 50 build so I am going to test drive it with a few amps that have passive loops (DSL 50, Diezel Einstein 100, Marshall 1959 & Hoffman 2034) If I like the results I will add internally to the build.  If not I will look into other options already mentioned in that thread http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=17203.0 (http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=17203.0).

Tubenit from your thread "Chassis is 12" x 2.5" x 6.5"." this looks like a great size and gauge plenty of room nice and neat.  Where did you get the chassis?

Ordered Tranny Friday remaining parts order going into Doug tonight. 

Title: Re: Tubenit D'Lator Build
Post by: shortfuse on June 23, 2014, 10:05:52 am

Some questions I have so I can complete my parts order.  I think the node question was answered by Geezer but want to confirm as this was the latest files I found on the forum.

Title: Re: Tubenit D'Lator Build
Post by: tubenit on June 23, 2014, 01:36:46 pm

Go with schematic values.  I think I may have added a "D" node, but honestly I don't remember and don't have the D'Lator anymore.  Or I may have paralleled two filter caps to get a value I needed?

You can use spdt or dpdt.

Rectifier to A from what I remember?

Honestly, I would not get hung up on the values too much. I think there is significant room to experiment with other values.

You should be able to look at the photo in the FX thread last post in SCH files.

Tubenit

Title: Re: Tubenit D'Lator Build
Post by: Mike_J on June 23, 2014, 09:00:10 pm

I would suggest you look at the layout and manual for the CLator on the Ceriatone website.  It is based on the schematic in tubenit's reply.  Along with the pictures it shows you how to make the unit plus you are taking ideas from them which is a turnabout from the norm.

Thanks
Mike

Title: Re: D'Lator Build
Post by: shortfuse on June 30, 2014, 11:31:09 am

I went through the schematic and the modifications I made are in red from the information found in other threads.
Please check for errors

Title: Re: D'Lator Build
Post by: shortfuse on November 28, 2014, 08:41:11 am

Amazing how work can kill lots of weekends when you are in construction.  5 Months Later but today is the day I am going to build it.  Or at least start goal is to be complete before the end of the weekend.

Title: Re: D'Lator Build
Post by: Mike_J on November 28, 2014, 01:20:17 pm

The three-knob Dumbleator I installed in my Sluckey Plexi/800 is on V6 of the attached schematic.  Having 30 to 32 volts dc on the cathode of V6a is supposedly important.  Adjust the 27K cathode resistor to ground until you get the voltage you need.  Mine works well in my amp and can reduce volume without killing tone.

Thanks
Mike

Title: Re: D'Lator Build
Post by: shortfuse on December 01, 2014, 10:37:35 am

Thanks Mike your project looks very good and way more involved than mine will be. 
Was hoping to get more done on the Da'lator this weekend but got hornswaggled into car shopping with my daughter would rather have been thrown on the ground and kicked.  But I did enjoy the day and a half spent with her.  Will post progress photos later this week.

Title: Re: D'Lator Build
Post by: shortfuse on December 06, 2014, 02:30:03 pm

Finally a little time today got some boards build this morning now to populate

Title: Re: D'Lator Build
Post by: shortfuse on December 06, 2014, 05:07:29 pm

More progress may actually finish this weekend

Title: Re: D'Lator Build
Post by: shortfuse on September 17, 2015, 12:24:20 am

So a year later and still not complete.  While home on vacation I got back into it last night  and punched the chassis.  Between honey doo's and fixing stuff around the house after being gone 12 days home a day and half at a time for the past year I hope to complete next week.

Jeff if you read this post I was reading this http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=19149.msg196921#msg196921 (http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=19149.msg196921#msg196921) thread last night and think i am going to incorporate this in my build to see how it works.  The idea is to put this on board into my next project on the drawing board.  I am very anxious to see how this w/the MV work in my 100w plexi.  May actually make that a usable amp again after watching geezer vid clip.
BTW I absolutely love the Faux Tape echo I purchased from you earlier this year.

Hopefully post more progress this weekend.

Title: Re: D'Lator Build
Post by: tubenit on September 17, 2015, 05:45:33 am

I am delighted you like the Wampler Faux Tape Echo.  It's a great delay unit!   Will look forward to seeing what you do with the D'Lator into the 100w Plexi.  Please let us know the results and how you like it.

Best regards,  Tubenit