Volcano Device

Based on: Amount of parts: Enclosure type:

EQD Erupter Low, total 26 components 1590b
Effect type: Technology: Get your board at:
Ultimate Fuzz tone Jfet Buffer + pickup simulator in Volcano Device
Build difficult: front of a fuzz Silicon Fuzz face Get your kit at:
Average Power consumption: Das Musikding (Europe)
9V(9mA)

Project overview:
The perfect fuzz! According to the people from EQD at Akron, Ohio. This circuit has been designed to have
the ultimate classic fuzz tone with a big low end, a biting top end without being too harsh. Inspired on the
classic fuzz face featuring an input buffer and a pickup emulator (transformer).

For this project, we have included an internal volume trimpot as well as an additional Bias to have more
control on the main Bias control outside the box.

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Index
1. Project overview 6. Build Notes
2. Index, Introduction & Controls 7. Schematic
3. Bills of Materials, BOM 8. Wiring Diagram
4. Shopping Lists 9. Drill Template
5. Components Recommendations 10. Licensing and Usage

Introduction
The Volcano device is a little one-knob wonder inspired by EQD Erupter, with roots on the classic Fuzz Face.

The people from EQD had a pretty interesting approach on the conception of this fuzz; first of all, their idea
of having one single Bias knob, leaving the standard ‘Fuzz’ and ‘Volume’ as it was cranked at 11 as most
guitar players like to use, but having the chance to dial it at taste by controlling how much voltage you are
feeding into the transistors by the Bias knob.

Another interesting thing about this pedal is the first section, the buffer, and the pickup simulator. The goal
of this is to make this circuit ‘Pedalboard friendly’, especially with wahs.

On this circuit, we have included two internal trim pots; one acts as a volume to set up the max output
you’d like to get out of this box, the other one, ‘Bias+’ allows you to do some fine-tuning on the behavior of
the main bias knob.

Controls
Potentiometer

• Bias
• Bias+ (trimpot)
• Volume (trimpot)

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Bill of materials
Resistors Diodes
Part Value Part Value
R1 1m D1 1n4001
R2 1m LED 3mm LED
R3 4k7
R4 1k
R5 100k Potentiometers
R6 1k5 Part Value
R7 100k BIAS 10k C
R8 470r
R9 470r Switches
R10 1m Part Value
R11 2k7 - 3PDT Stomp foot

Capacitors Trimpots
Part Value Part Value
C2 1n VOL 100k
C4 47p BIAS+ 5k
C5 100p
C7 68n
Transistors
Part Value
Electrolytic Capacitors Q1 PF5102*
Part Value Q2 2n3904**
C1 1u Q3 2n3904**
C3 1u
C6 22u
C8 100u Transformers
Part Value
XFM1 42TL019

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Shopping list
Resistors Potentiometers
Qty Value Parts Qty Value Parts
3 1m R1, R2, R10 1 10k C BIAS
1 2k7 R11
1 4k7 R3
1 1k R4 Switches
1 100k R5 Qty Value Parts
1 1k5 R6 1 3PDT Stomp foot -
1 100k R7
2 470r R8, R9 Trimpots
Qty Value Parts
Capacitors 1 5k BIAS+
Qty Value Parts 1 100k VOL
1 1n C2
1 47p C4 Transformer
1 100p C5 Qty Value Parts
1 68n C7 1 42TL019 XFM1
1 100u C8

Jacks
Electrolytic Capacitors Qty Value Parts
Qty Value Parts 1 DC Jack -
2 1u C1, C3 2 Audio Jack -
1 22u C6

Transistors
Qty Value Parts
1 PF5102* Q1
2 2n3904** Q2, Q3

Diodes
Qty Value Parts
1 1n4001 D1
1 3mm LED LED

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Components Recommendations
As many people like to experiment some pedals with higher voltage, always ensure the max tolerance of
your electrolytic capacitors is over 25v.

This board has been tested using Film box capacitors for most of the values over 1nf, and ceramics discs
for the ones under 1nf. However, high quality components such as Wima’s Capacitors and Panasonic’s
electrolytics can deliver a better performance.

All the resistors used for testing this project are 1/4W Metal Film.

The BOM and Shopping list are exclusively regarding this project. It doesn’t include all the hardware like
the 3PDT bypass switch, audio/dc jacks, enclosure, etc.

PF5102* is a JFET that shares the same pinout and functionality as a 2n5457 or J201. Either of them
could work for as a replacement.

2n3904** On the original EQD unit this transistor is actually a 2n497. The footprint of this layout has
been optimized for the more common 2N3904. Other Low-medium gain NPN silicons will work just fine.
2N2222A, 2N2369, 2N5550, just take in mind the pinout of each of the compared to the one on the
layout.

Build Notes
If this is one of your first projects I recommend you to take a look on our Pedal Building Guide

For a successful and tidy build it’s recommended the following order:

1. Resistors & diodes

2. Capacitors, starting with the smaller ones and the ceramic ones.
3. Electrolytic capacitors (always check the polarity)
4. Transistors
5. Wires
6. Potentiometers and switches
7. Off board wiring

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Schematic

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Wiring Diagram
All our projects include a free 3PDT Board to make the wiring easier and tidier. Also all of our PCBs
feature the status LED on board.

The pad named “Ctrl” or “LED” is the one that controls the status of the led, wire it to the “LED”pad on
the 3PDT board, or in control slug of your 3PDT.

This board has been designed to match our EZ 3PDT PCB check it here to access to our Pedal Wiring
Guide

Drill Template
This Project has been planned to fit into a 1590b enclosure type.

Check the Attached “Drilling templates” to drill the box properly. The files are on Scale 1:1, ready to print
in an A4 page.

Licensing and Usage

We really appreciate your trust and support buying this PCB, as well as your will to dive into the DIY
electronics world. That’s why for us is really important that you can make this project work properly and
to enjoy not only the building process, but also to experiment and play with it on your rig.

We try to reply to every question we receive on our email or in our social media, but we try to encourage
all our customers to join our PCB Guitar Mania – Builders Group on Facebook, in order to post all your
doubts, issues, suggestions or request, as well to share your builds and have some feedback from us
and other fellow builders!

All of our projects have been tested following this same guide on their standard configurations. Although,
not all of the variations and mods have necessarily been tested. These are suggestions based on the
schematic analysis, and on the experiences and opinions of others. Feel free to share with us your
opinions and suggestions regarding the mods your own personal experimentation.

These boards may be used for commercial endeavors in any quantity unless specifically noted. No
attribution is necessary, though accreditation or a link back is always greatly appreciated.

If you are a builder planning to make your own run of pedals we also offer the service of custom made
boards with your brand and logo, design according your specifications.

The only usage restrictions are that, first, you cannot resell the PCB as part of a kit without prior
arrangement with us, and second, you cannot scratch off the silk screen, or other way of trying to hide

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our logos and the source of the PCBs. Like it’s written above, if you want to have your own designs, with
your brand and logo we could certainly reach an agreement.

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