improperly drilled enclosure (solved)

[R]

Hi

I ordered a Sabotage kit from Das Musikding affiliate in Germany. The issue is the holes for the pots were drilled about 10 mm (3/8th of an inch) to close to the in/out jacks. Is there any other recovery other than drilling a new enclosure?

 

Thanks

R

PS Might want to check with Klaus and find out what’s going on there.

[Barry]

I can’t say for sure if there’s a way to make it work with the already drilled enclosure — but if you’d like to upload a photo, I’d be happy to take a look.

Just to clarify, I’m not involved with his business beyond supplying the PCBs. That said, drilling issues are extremely rare — this is only the second case I’ve heard of in 15 years — so I’d definitely recommend reaching out to him directly.

Be sure to include a clear explanation and a photo so he can take care of it properly.

[R]

[R]

Hi Barry

I did as you have recommended. Noticed a couple of very negative reviews over the last couple of months.

That said I was thinking of JBWeld or Permatex epoxy but it’s really not worth the time and cost. A tube of Permatex costs $12 and I can purchase a new enclosure for $9.

Thanks

R

[R]

or move the I/O jacks to the side? Possibly if there’s enough room.

Regards

R

[Barry]

I do not think that is a problem. It is hard for me to tell from the photo but it looks like it will fit.

Did you try fitting the finished PCB?

When the pots are soldered to the PCB they are above the PCB a good bit. The only other thing adding any further height is a row of flat laying resistors.

 

Unfortunately I do not have the exact same build to show as an example you but this is what I mean.

 

I realize the Sabotage pots do not stick out quite as far but the same principle applies. Also you can rotate the jacks to gain some clearance.

This is a Sabotage PCB.

 

I hope that helps. It looks to me like you have the clearance. If that does not work post a photo showing what does not fit with the PCB installed in the pot holes and be sure the potentiometer nuts are removed.

[R]

[R]

This is the room with the supplied components for the kit. The stereo jack won’t sit flat and it rubs on the resistor underneath. and if I install the supplied dc jack it gets really tight , like never come out tight.

So I did find a solution.

[R]

[R]

Using these different jacks I found more room and an easier install. I had to use 2 washers on the DC jack as the hole was made for a larger diameter connector. Klaus did respond that he used an old drill template and would send a new box. I don’t think it will be necessary.

I did compare the holes from the pedalpcb template and they are 8 mm further south.

Thanks for your help!

[Barry]

Correct — a stereo jack is only needed if you’re using a battery, which most builders skip.

You may want to relay that info to Klaus as well.

Looks like everything’s good now — enjoy!

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