Drip drip drip, ------

[reducer]

I’ve done some Dr*p projects. When the 124 came out, I built two, and posted findings on the Dr*p forum…mistakes, really. Other builders were thanking me for finding the mistakes, and it felt good to help out. Within a week of posting issues with this pcb/schematic, the forum went completely dead. I will build more 124 comps, using the original schematic, but probably point to point.

 

[soapfoot]

I built ten drip REDD.47 units several years ago. They're all still working great and sounding fantastic, in daily use across our facility. It wasn't quite foolproof, and I undertook some modifications/additional features, but everything worked out okay.

From what I understand, earlier revisions weren't quite as successful (this was the "47 Ultra" or whatever).

Went to cross-reference some documentation a few months back, and it's no longer available, which I found disappointing.

 

[LilHeaven Studios]

Well, I'd like to thank everyone here who's helped me with my Drip projects. I really appreciate the time and thought people have put into their replies to me. If anyone is having trouble with the STA-Level I've managed to get mine up and running, so feel free to message me, and there are a couple of great threads here which have really helped. But yeah, it's a bit of a treasure hunt trying to work out which documentation is relevant to each build. A lot of headaches.

In contrast I've just ordered some boards from another site, and the documentation that goes with them is fantastic, with an extensive build guide, BOM with notes on variations, and test instructions. I feel as though this will be a really good build after some difficult experiences.

Hi Moris,
I am currently building a 2012 DRIP Sta Level (the big PCB), and was wondering if you built this one also?
The board uses the Hammond 270FX power transformer according to the BOM. Unfortunately the build manual, which is for the dual Sta Level, uses another model. I can't figure out which wires go where on the board.
We mailed Drip a few times and at first he was fairly responsive, but total silence now since a good month and a half..

Hope you can help me out!
Many thanks in advance,
best,
Kees

 

[JMan]

Hey mods, just a thought, this thread has been housed in the Dynamic Processors forum since its inception, but maybe it would be more appropriately at home in the Brewery...

 

[JohnRoberts]

why screw up the brewery?

JR

 

[ruffrecords]

why screw up the brewery?

JR

Er, because it is already so screwed up nobody would notice?

Cheers

IAn

 

[JohnRoberts]

Do we need a separate sub forum for these kind of questions,,,, any name ideas?

if the question is about a "stay level thing" that sounds like a dynamics processor.

JR

 

[moamps]

I am currently building a 2012 DRIP Sta Level (the big PCB)......

If you put a picture of the PCB here maybe one of the other members can also help.

 

[JMan]

why screw up the brewery?

JR

It was just a thought. It seems to me that a thread dedicated to how everyone generally feels annoyed with a retailer doesn't really make sense in "Project Specific Discussions." After all, which project is "Drip drip drip, can we get rid of that bullshit?"

 

[JohnRoberts]

It was just a thought. It seems to me that a thread dedicated to how everyone generally feels annoyed with a retailer doesn't really make sense in "Project Specific Discussions." After all, which project is "Drip drip drip, can we get rid of that bullshit?"

Sadly this thread has become a magnet for unsupported(?) Drip customers. I am not going to dedicate a new sub-forum to a manufacturer who doesn't take care of business.

How about a compromise..? I might be able to change the name of the thread to something like "drip, drip, drip" without the pejorative. I think we all know how people feel about the sitch.

JR

 

[morls]

Hi Moris,
I am currently building a 2012 DRIP Sta Level (the big PCB), and was wondering if you built this one also?
The board uses the Hammond 270FX power transformer according to the BOM. Unfortunately the build manual, which is for the dual Sta Level, uses another model. I can't figure out which wires go where on the board.
We mailed Drip a few times and at first he was fairly responsive, but total silence now since a good month and a half..

Hope you can help me out!
Many thanks in advance,
best,
Kees

I started a thread a while back about this project's PSU, so I'll reply over there...
Drip Dual-STA PSU build

 

[!rob!]

Just for interest, this is still available.
https://reverb.com/item/32994577-retro-gates-sta-level-output-transformer-ao-11302c-equivalent

 

[scott2000]

Looks similar to the Edcor CXPP line

 

[Schmilsson]

Looks similar to the Edcor CXPP line

It has an (old?) Edcor logo, so it is a repainted and or custom Edcor with an extra (shieldning?) enclosure.

 

[LilHeaven Studios]

If you put a picture of the PCB here maybe one of the other members can also help.

Hi Moamps,
good one! Will do that a.s.a.p!
Thanks for your help
Best
Kees

 

[alextotheroh]

If you want to build your own 670 clone, are there any alternatives to the Drip boards besides "learn how the original circuit works and design it yourself?" And might I also ask- just how massive of an undertaking is it to understand how the old circuits works for someone who's built kits and vaguely understands electronics, but hasn't designed circuits? I am interested (but not well equipped knowledge-wise) in starting a long-term project to open source 670 PCB layout files, BOMs, build guides, etc. With enough time and support from more experienced engineers, this feels doable. Massively challenging, but doable.

 

[Ilya]

I'd say 670 is not the easy project and I wouldn't recommend it as a first serious project for sure. It's expensive, it's quite complicated and it involves high voltages. This will be your first build that will potentially take many years to finish. Take something simpler as a starter.

 

[grid_stopper]

If you want to build your own 670 clone, are there any alternatives to the Drip boards besides "learn how the original circuit works and design it yourself?" And might I also ask- just how massive of an undertaking is it to understand how the old circuits works for someone who's built kits and vaguely understands electronics, but hasn't designed circuits? I am interested (but not well equipped knowledge-wise) in starting a long-term project to open source 670 PCB layout files, BOMs, build guides, etc. With enough time and support from more experienced engineers, this feels doable. Massively challenging, but doable.

Taking a look at the Poorman's 660 might be a slightly easier undertaking. PCB's arent readily available(although they do pop up on the blackmarket/ebay on occasion...), so youd still be left to designing your own PCB's-but all the information is there. That being said, it would still be a pretty daunting undertaking for someone who hasnt done this kind of thing before. In all reality, you would be better served by designing a smaller pcb layout first, like a simple mic pre. It should give you a bit better of an idea of what youre up against.

 

[alextotheroh]

Cool- I'll look into doing a mic pre first, that's a great idea. Baby steps.

 

[abbey road d enfer]

If you want to build your own 670 clone, are there any alternatives to the Drip boards besides "learn how the original circuit works and design it yourself?" And might I also ask- just how massive of an undertaking is it to understand how the old circuits works for someone who's built kits and vaguely understands electronics, but hasn't designed circuits? I am interested (but not well equipped knowledge-wise) in starting a long-term project to open source 670 PCB layout files, BOMs, build guides, etc. With enough time and support from more experienced engineers, this feels doable. Massively challenging, but doable.

Considering how flawed the Drip 670 is, as a DIY project, I gave it a thought, even produced a layout for it and considered how it stands as a project.
The main problem is that it's very expensive for a start; the 6386's and the numerous xfmrs are quite expensive, so the responsibility of the person producing the kit is enormous.
Most of the failures in finishing the Drip kit can be attributed to lack of technical knowledge from the builder. Even if there is a warning, one cannot prevent buyers from acquiring a kit that they won't be able to complete. Building a 670 requires more than soldering abilities, it takes serious understanding of how the different stages work and interact.
Making a paint-by-number manual would take several years to come up with. The potential revenue is just not there.
I'm not defending Drip, but I think he didn't realize the amount of time he would need to answer all the questions he received.
It may be interesting to ask member silent|arts why he ceased producing PCB's for his PoorMan 660/670.