Cupcake 2020
Cupcake 2020
Cupcake 2020
FX TYPE: Compressor
Based on the Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer
Enclosure Size: 1590A
“Softie” compatibility: none
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Overview
The Cupcake is a clone of the Dan Armstrong “Orange Squeezer”. It is a classic and easy-to-build
compressor project suitable for all levels of DIYers. The Cupcake offers a ton of compression, an
easily identifiable character, and is very inexpensive to build.
Controls
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Parts Cupcake2020
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Values Cupcake2020
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Traces Cupcake2020
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B.O.M. Cupcake2020
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Shopping List Cupcake2020
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Parts Guide Cupcake2020
2n5457:
http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/transistor-fet-2n5457/
or, MMBFJ201:
http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/fairchild-on-semi-jfet-mmbfj201/
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/512-MMBFJ201
1n34a:
http://www.smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/diode-nos-germanium/
Thinline DC Jack:
http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/dc-power-jack-all-plastic-unswitched-2-1-mm/
Enclosed Mono:
http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/1-4-in-mono-enclosed-jack/
http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/1-4-in-mono-enclosed-switchcraft-111x/
Lumberg Mono:
http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/lumberg-1-4-compact-shrouded-mono-jack/
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Notes Cupcake2020
The Cupcake2020 has been updated to conform to the newer style of 1590A layouts I’ve done in
the past year. There are no circuit changes except for the inclusion of SMD alternatives to the JFET
devices.
Q1B is the surface mount alternative for Q1, and similarly Q2B is the sub for Q2. You should only
populate one of each - either the through-hole OR the surface mount. The 2N5457 and J201 seem to
produce the same results so it’s really a matter of what parts you have available (since through-hole
JFETs are getting expensive).
Using your multimeter, set the SUS trim pot so that the gate of Q1 (or Q1B) reads approximately 1.5v.
This is shown by the green highlighted area.
Optional: I was able to goose the total compression a little further by setting it closer to 1.2. YMMV.
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Wiring Diagram Cupcake2020
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1590A Drill Guide Cupcake2020
Note: Drill Guides are approximate and may require tweaking depending on the types of jacks, switches and pots you use.
• This template will work for either mono enclosed jacks or the “Lumberg”
style.
• It uses the “Thinline” style DC Jack.
• It also shows the 3PDT02 bypass PCB but this is not required. If you are
wiring straight to a 3PDT you can use the same LED location on the right
side or choose a different spot.
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Voltages Cupcake2020
1 5.04 D 2.12
2 5.04 S 2.14
3 4.92 G 1.32
4 0
5 0 Q2 2n5457
6 9.16 D 9.2
7 9.16 S 2.92
8 9.18 G 2.14
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Build Pic Cupcake2020
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Schematic Cupcake2020
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