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Base Plate

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Base Plate

20 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
20 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $24.99
JUMBO Matte Box Rods fr Panasonic Sony Canon Nikon cams
JUMBO Matte Box Rods fr Panasonic Sony Canon Nikon cams
Paypal   US $322.00
Rail with clamp for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
Rail with clamp for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
Paypal   US $59.99
K6A Pro Photography TK 254 Tripod BT 01 Ball head
K6A Pro Photography TK 254 Tripod BT 01 Ball head
Paypal   US $140.00
Nikon 70 200 VR VR II plate for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk
Nikon 70 200 VR VR II plate for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk
Paypal   US $29.99
2375 Arca Swiss type clamp works with Kirk RRS Markins
2375 Arca Swiss type clamp works with Kirk RRS Markins
Paypal   US $51.00
Jumbo Matte Box for HDR FX1 Z7U HV20 PD150 HV30 DV HDV
Jumbo Matte Box for HDR FX1 Z7U HV20 PD150 HV30 DV HDV
Paypal   US $311.00
Nikon AF S Nikkor 300mm f 4D ED IF Autofocus Lens Mint
Nikon AF S Nikkor 300mm f 4D ED IF Autofocus Lens Mint
Paypal   US $1,199.95
35 plate for Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley Arca Swiss
35 plate for Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley Arca Swiss
Paypal   US $29.99
60 QR rail with scale for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
60 QR rail with scale for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $29.99
Nikon D300 D300s plate for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Nikon D300 D300s plate for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $33.99
40 plate for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
40 plate for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $28.99
120 rail with scale for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
120 rail with scale for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $67.99
70 rail for Arca Swiss compatible Kirk RRS Markins
70 rail for Arca Swiss compatible Kirk RRS Markins
Paypal   US $29.74
1 4 20 Captive screws set of 6 for RRS etc
1 4 20 Captive screws set of 6 for RRS etc
Paypal   US $17.99
80 MPR rail with scale for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins
80 MPR rail with scale for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins
Paypal   US $33.99
120 rail with scale for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
120 rail with scale for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $59.99
Konica Autoreflex TC with 2 Konica Lenses and Manual
Konica Autoreflex TC with 2 Konica Lenses and Manual
Paypal   US $89.00
Tiffen Magnetic MCS Filter System Perfect condition
Tiffen Magnetic MCS Filter System Perfect condition
Paypal   US $50.00
Velbon 4 Way Super Mag Macro Slider Rail K5G for Camera
Velbon 4 Way Super Mag Macro Slider Rail K5G for Camera
Paypal   US $95.90
35 Arca Swiss type plate for Kirk RRS Markins
35 Arca Swiss type plate for Kirk RRS Markins
Paypal   US $29.74
floor dolly jib crane pan tilt head for Video filmmaker
floor dolly jib crane pan tilt head for Video filmmaker
Paypal   US $1,149.00
Nikon 80 200 28 plate for Arca Swiss RRS Markins Kirk
Nikon 80 200 28 plate for Arca Swiss RRS Markins Kirk
Paypal   US $29.74
325 rail for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
325 rail for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
Paypal   US $29.74
QR plate for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins PS cameras
QR plate for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins PS cameras
Paypal   US $19.99
20 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
20 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $29.74
QR plate for PS work with Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
QR plate for PS work with Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $19.99
Arca Swiss standard 80 QR rail for Markins Kirk RRS
Arca Swiss standard 80 QR rail for Markins Kirk RRS
Paypal   US $33.99
20 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins
20 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins
Paypal   US $29.99
2 bidirectiona plate for Arca Swiss Markins RRS Kirk
2 bidirectiona plate for Arca Swiss Markins RRS Kirk
Paypal   US $29.74
Nikon VR 200mm f2G ED IF lens foot for RRS Markins Arca
Nikon VR 200mm f2G ED IF lens foot for RRS Markins Arca
Paypal   US $50.99
Spacer for clamps from Arca Swiss Kirk RRS
Spacer for clamps from Arca Swiss Kirk RRS
Paypal   US $14.99
Nikon Lower Base Plate 32FA94NEW
Nikon Lower Base Plate 32FA94NEW
Paypal   US $25.00
28 rail with ridge for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Wimberley
28 rail with ridge for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Wimberley
Paypal   US $33.99
Rail with clamp for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
Rail with clamp for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
Paypal   US $76.49
KIRK ENTERPRISE NIKON 80 400 VR REPLACEMENT COLLAR RRS
KIRK ENTERPRISE NIKON 80 400 VR REPLACEMENT COLLAR RRS
Paypal   US $159.95
ZACUTO DSLR BASEPLATE NEW IN STOCK
ZACUTO DSLR BASEPLATE NEW IN STOCK
Paypal   US $399.00
35 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
35 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $34.99
425 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
425 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
Paypal   US $34.99
50 Rail with flange for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins
50 Rail with flange for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins
Paypal   US $29.74
Robot Electromagnetic Shutter Release Base Plate
Robot Electromagnetic Shutter Release Base Plate
Paypal   US $132.00
35 Arca Swiss plate for Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley
35 Arca Swiss plate for Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley
Paypal   US $34.99
375 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
375 plate with Ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins
Paypal   US $34.99
KIRK ENTERPRISE NIKON 300 F4 AFS REPLACEMENT COLLAR
KIRK ENTERPRISE NIKON 300 F4 AFS REPLACEMENT COLLAR
Paypal   US $159.95
50 plate for Arca Swiss compatible systems
50 plate for Arca Swiss compatible systems
Paypal   US $25.49
K5G Velbon 4 Way Super Mag Macro Slider Rail for Camera
K5G Velbon 4 Way Super Mag Macro Slider Rail for Camera
Paypal   US $75.95
325 plate for Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley Arca Swiss
325 plate for Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley Arca Swiss
Paypal   US $35.00
RED ONE BNCR Lens Mount by Visual Products Zeiss Cooke
RED ONE BNCR Lens Mount by Visual Products Zeiss Cooke
Paypal   US $1,290.00
NIKON AF S NIKKOR ED 18 70mm 35 45 G LENS MOUNT BASE
NIKON AF S NIKKOR ED 18 70mm 35 45 G LENS MOUNT BASE
Paypal   US $35.00
60 Multi Purpos Rail for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins
60 Multi Purpos Rail for Arca Swiss RRS Kirk Markins
Paypal   US $33.99
40 rail with ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
40 rail with ridge for Arca Swiss Kirk Markins RRS
Paypal   US $34.99
70 rail for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley
70 rail for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley
Paypal   US $29.74
40 plate for Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley Arca Swiss
40 plate for Kirk RRS Markins Wimberley Arca Swiss
Paypal   US $35.00
Pro Photography TK 254 Tripod K6A Ball head BT 01
Pro Photography TK 254 Tripod K6A Ball head BT 01
Paypal   US $140.96
QR plate for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins PS cameras
QR plate for Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Markins PS cameras
Paypal   US $19.99
CAMERA VIEWFINDER OR VIEW FINDER RELATED PATENTS ON CD
CAMERA VIEWFINDER OR VIEW FINDER RELATED PATENTS ON CD
Paypal   US $19.95
295 ZOOM LENS MAGNIFYING GLASS PATENTS ON CD ROM
295 ZOOM LENS MAGNIFYING GLASS PATENTS ON CD ROM
Paypal   US $19.95
5x1 13 16 Mending Plate New Home
5x1 13 16 Mending Plate New Home
Paypal   US $84.67
SMC Pentax Reflex 1000mm f11 Mirror Lens
SMC Pentax Reflex 1000mm f11 Mirror Lens
Paypal   US $1,300.00
Matte Box Sunshade Universal Rod support for 5D markII
Matte Box Sunshade Universal Rod support for 5D markII
Paypal   US $395.00
Jumbo Matte Box Sunshade Universal Rod Support
Jumbo Matte Box Sunshade Universal Rod Support
Paypal   US $332.00
Jumbo Matte Box Sunshade Hood Universal Rod Support
Jumbo Matte Box Sunshade Hood Universal Rod Support
Paypal   US $322.00
Proaim Follow Focus dv rail system df fr letus ex1 z7u
Proaim Follow Focus dv rail system df fr letus ex1 z7u
Paypal   US $440.00
Camera Quick Release Plate L Bracket for NIKON D5000
Camera Quick Release Plate L Bracket for NIKON D5000
Paypal   US $89.50
Hoya UV Mico Zoom Camera Lens Tokina RMC
Hoya UV Mico Zoom Camera Lens Tokina RMC
Paypal   US $74.99
Super Mag Macro Slider Rail for Camera K5G Velbon 4 Way
Super Mag Macro Slider Rail for Camera K5G Velbon 4 Way
Paypal   US $95.90
Camera Quick Release Plate L Bracket for Canon BL 7D 7D
Camera Quick Release Plate L Bracket for Canon BL 7D 7D
Paypal   US $89.50
KIWIFOTOS Quick Release Plate L Bracket for NIKON D5000
KIWIFOTOS Quick Release Plate L Bracket for NIKON D5000
Paypal   US $69.99
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What is the distance between home plate and 2nd base?

Someone asked this same question earlier, and people came up with weird answers. There is 90 feet in between each base, so from home to first is 90 feet, and from 1st to 2nd is another 90, so the answer would be 180, right? People had answers of 127 1/3, or something like that. How do you get that answer?
oh, i get it now. thanks.

Some folks work it out using the Pythagorean theorem, from the well-known 90 feet distance from home to first base.

Which is not exactly wrong, but a waste of effort. Baseball's rules include the layout of the field, and the distance from home (the point) to second base (the centroid) is spelled out in black 'n white: 127 feet, 3 3/8 inches. That's one of the key measurements made during field layout. First and third base are worked out AFTER home and second are established.

It's somewhere in Rule 1.00 -- I think it's 1.04, but cannot check just now.

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Guitar Effects

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Guitar Effects

Carl Zeiss Softar III 67mm Filter Digital Soft Video 3
Carl Zeiss Softar III 67mm Filter Digital Soft Video 3
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guitar effects pedal are circuits only involved?

I'm trying to research if i can make my own guitar effects, (clones) like the fuzz factory.I was just wondering do all guitar effects just use circuits? If yes can i just take a course in circuits, (though i already know a bit about them) to get more experience with them and to start making my own effects? If yes again could it be possible to make a effect (or take it out of the case of a commercial effect) and put it in my guitar?

Guitar effects are based from circuits of some kind. It's a good idea to start by cloning effects when starting down the road of homebrewing your own pedals... that way you have an idea what you want, and you know more or less what you want to achieve, and how to get there.

Distortion pedals specifically are a great place to start - the Tubescreamer, for instance, is only about a dozen components, not counting the power supply, enclosure, jacks, switches, knobs, etc of course. Many of the most popular distortion pedals are relatively simple circuits with relatively low component counts, ie, Big Muff, Fuzz Face, etc.

You can take a course in circuits, certainly, but I should warn you that the knowledge won't be 100% applicable. Audio electronics seems to be something of a subdiscipline in its own right, and once you're talking about effects you end up in situations where you might intentionally want to break the rules... for instance, good engineering practice might suggest one value of bypass capacitor (see first link), but that doesn't take into account the function that capacitors play in terms of filtering your signal... there are times that you want a smaller cap than may be normally considered, and there are times where a larger cap may be warranted.

Also, some engineering practices may run contrary to the point of a circuit's intent... for instance, I found a document describing how to design a JFET preamp for a radio circuit. While it showed both a design with the source resistor both bypassed and non-bypassed by a cap, it mentioned that even though you lose some gain, it may be best to *not* bypass the resistor (ie leave the cap out), since it can introduce noise or hiss into the circuit. In practice, this isn't an issue with guitar pedals (at least not in the same way), especially distortion pedals where in general you're going to *want* more gain.

(sorry, hope that wasn't too technical)

I strongly urge you to hit up the DIY sites and forums, and spend a lot of time reading and asking questions. Many DIY sites have build reports, scanned PCB's, schematics, vero stripboard layouts, and some even offer components and full kits for sale.

It is possible to put some effects directly into your guitar, yes, but because there isn't a lot of space in the guitar's cavity, it isn't commonly done except with preamp and/or EQ circuits. Remember, you've got to fit a battery in there too...

Speaking of which, a preamp is a great first project to get started on. I would suggest a buffer... it's simple, very few parts, and gets you used to the whole idea. It's kind've a subtle effect, but when you put one onboard it can make a very big difference in your tone. Um, third and fourth links down talk about buffers.

The idea there is that guitar pickups have a high output impedance. This isn't good - high impedances are more likely to suffer from tone loss (loss of treble especially) and noise. A buffer converts that high impedance to low output impedance... which means that your cables and certain pedals will no longer suck your tone! A great mod, especially if you don't like to spend tons of money on expensive cables and/or have long cable runs.

I've included a number of links, the last few are some great sites, some with stores attached where you can order kits or parts pretty easily. Most also have forums attached as well, places where you can learn a ton!

I would suggest starting with JFET-based circuits... they're simple, cheap, pretty standard, and can sound very good. Runoffgroove has a number of *very* cool projects that use this component, the fetzer valve link below has a lot of good design information, for instance.

Google "dr boogey" for a great mesa boogie "recto" clone pedal, or any of the variations of the Shaka pedal for MOSFET based circuits.

Creating delay, modulation, etc type pedals ain't easy... work up to those.

If you want to go that direction, consider the Epiphone Valve Jr. It's a cheap tube amp (available as a head or combo) that is a great platform for modification and tweaking... a good start to getting familiar with building your own amps.

Alternatively, google "Matsumins valve caster" and see if you can find the 63 page (!!!) topic on diystompboxes.com. It's all about using tubes run at low voltages for overdrive/distortion pedals. Really cool stuff, that's where I'm heading towards now...

Good luck!

Saul

Guitar Effects

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