How to Build the

Nobleman ODR Uno

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Table of Contents
Company Policies......................................................................................................................................2
Tone Clone Warranty........................................................................................................................2
Return Policy....................................................................................................................................2
Technical Support.............................................................................................................................2
Forums..............................................................................................................................................2
Circuit Explanation....................................................................................................................................4
Stock Schematic ........................................................................................................................................5
Parts Checklist............................................................................................................................................6
Populating the circuit board.......................................................................................................................9
Step 1: Install resistors.........................................................................................................................11
Step 2: Install capacitors......................................................................................................................12
Step 3: Install the transistors...............................................................................................................13
Step 4: Install the diodes ....................................................................................................................14
Step 5: Install the IC adaptor and IC chip ..........................................................................................16
Step 6: Install the pots (potentiometers)..............................................................................................17
Step 7: Install the LED........................................................................................................................20
Step 8: Install the foot switch and jacks..............................................................................................22
Step 9: Install the circuitry into the enclosure.....................................................................................24
Technical Support.....................................................................................................................................26
Company Policies

Tone Clone Warranty

Tone Clone Pedals, LLC shall guarantee that your order will arrive in a complete kit form with all of
the necessary parts and pieces to achieve a successful build. Any misuse of the supplied components
such as altering their appearance and/or intended use by anything other than the supplied instructed use
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any parts once they have been used. IF the customer feels that any parts or pieces were defective prior
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unused. We will not accept partial product returns. All refunds for any one or more product will reflect
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outstanding tool for sharing different modifications and build techniques as well.

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Circuit Explanation
The following explanation will walk you through the signal flow of the circuit. (The path that the
signal takes through the circuitry from input to output).
The guitar signal enters in through R2. It then passes C28 and R1 which filter out radio frequencies and
help to stop pop when turning the pedal on and off. The signal then goes through a buffer. After leaving
the buffer the signal goes through C1 and C2, then R5 while C3 takes out some highs before hitting the
first gain stage.
The signal is boosted through pins 1 and 2 and is controlled by the value the gain pot in conjunction
with R9 and C14, and C15 along with R8. C4 shaves a little bit of highs and keeps the opamp stable.
D1 and D2 "soft clip" the signal a bit before exiting the opamp and going through C5, R10, and then
filtering out highs as it passes C6. D3 and D6 clip the signal even more then the signal goes through
R11 before another tonal filter consisting of C7, C8 and R12 which filters out more highs.
The signal then goes through R13 before hitting the next stage which is an active treble boosting stage,
controlled by the tone pot. The signal then exits and goes through R21, filters out some highs through
c16 and then enters the next gain stage which is a volume boosting and eq stage. This stage adds a bit
of bass back into the signal.
After leaving this stage, the signal travels through C20 before hitting the volume pot, which then sends
the signal through another cap and then into the output buffer when goes through C23 and then to the
output while R27 sets the output impedance.
Note that R34 and C29 are not on the stock Nobels pedal, however by adding these you can increase mid range 'beefiness”.
Parts Checklist
Part Value Device Writing on part (if applicable)
R1 1M resistor brown | black | green | gold
R2 33k resistor orange | orange | orange | gold
R3 3k3 resistor orange | orange | red | gold
R4 330k resistor orange | orange | yellow | gold
R5 2k7 resistor red | violet | red | gold
R6 10k resistor brown | black | orange | gold
R7 1k8 resistor brown | grey | red | gold
R8 1k5 resistor brown | green | red | gold
R9 820 resistor grey | red | brown | gold
R10 12k resistor brown | red | orange | gold
R11 39k resistor orange | white | orange | gold
R12 12k resistor brown | red | orange | gold
R13 10k resistor brown | black | orange | gold
R14 5k1 resistor green | brown | red | gold
R15 43k resistor yellow | orange | orange | gold
R16 20k resistor red | black | orange | gold
R17 2k2 resistor red | red | red | gold
R18 150k resistor brown | green | yellow | gold
R19 3k3 resistor orange | orange | red | gold
R20 1k2 resistor brown | red | red | gold
R21 4k7 resistor yellow | violet | red | gold
R22 22k resistor red | red | orange | gold
R23 5k1 resistor green | brown | red | gold
R24 1k2 resistor brown | red | red | gold
R25 330k resistor orange | orange | yellow | gold
R26 150k resistor brown | green | yellow | gold
R27 150k resistor brown | green | yellow | gold
R28 15k resistor brown | green | orange | gold
R29 15k resistor brown | green | orange | gold

R31 10k resistor brown | black | orange | gold

R32 10k resistor brown | black | orange | gold
R33 10ohms resistor brown | black | black | gold
R34 470ohm resistor yellow | violet | brown | gold
D1 1N4148 diode
D2 1N4148 diode
D3 1N4148 diode
D4 1N4148 diode
D5 1N4148 diode
D10 LED led diode
O1 4558 OPAMP IC
O2 4558 OPAMP IC
Q1 2N3904 transistor
Q2 J201 transistor
C1 0.22 capacitor 224
C2 0.1 capacitor 104
C3 0.022 capacitor 223
C4 120pF capacitor 121
C5 2.2uF capacitor A0906 Nichicon
C6 0.0027 capacitor 272
C7 0.082 capacitor 823
C8 0.001 capacitor 102
C9 0.022 capacitor 223
C10 560PF capacitor 561
C11 0.027 capacitor 273
C12 0.1 capacitor 104
C13 0.0082 capacitor 822
C14 0.082 capacitor 823
C15 2.2uF capacitor A0906 Nichicon
C16 0.0082 capacitor 822
C17 0.0047 capacitor 472
C18 0.082 capacitor 823
C19 1uF capacitor A0843 Nichicon
C20 2.2uF capacitor A0906 Nichicon
C21 1uF capacitor A0843 Nichicon
C22 1uF capacitor A0843 Nichicon
C23 3.3uF capacitor B0841 Nichicon
 C24 47uF capacitor B0820 Nichicon
C25 22uF capacitor B0825 Nichicon
C26 47uF capacitor B0820 Nichison

C28 100pF capacitor 101

C29 0.47 capacitor 474
Gain A250K Potentiometer
Tone B25K Potentiometer
Level A50K Potentiometer

Please make note: Your kit may or may not include all of the above parts. Some of these parts are only
associated with our available modification kits. Our boards are all designed with mods in mind but as
it stands you are building the stock product. If you choose to pursue any modifications you will start to
see how some of the parts listed above will be appropriate. Do not be concerned that some parts of the
above parts will not be a part of the stock kit.
Populating the circuit board
Holes at top left and bottom left are extra grounding pads if needed.
Below is an actual photo of the Nobleman circuit board.

As an example we will be locating R6. You will need to cross reference R6 with the parts checklist
above to understand how R6 is a 10k (10 thousand ohm) resistor. We will then insert a 10k (R6) resistor
into the (R6) position as shown below, then solder it into place
Before installing the resistors into the holes. After installing the resistors into the holes.

The first thing we want to do is populate the board. This means inserting the capacitors, resistors and
diodes in the appropriate holes.
After soldering in the part use your clippers and cut off the 'legs' as close to the solder joint as possible
without cutting into the solder itself.
The circuit board is shown in a workstation circuit board holder which is a recommended item for ease
of use.
Step 1: Install resistors
The first step in population your circuit board will be to install all resistors. Once again we will need to
cross reference all PCB locations with the parts checklist.
Step 2: Install capacitors
The next step in populating our circuit board will be to install the capacitors (shown below in yellow).
Note that the round yellow circles are the electrolytic capacitors. However, the round white circle or
D10 should not be confused with a capacitor. We will install D10 at a later step. Since we are dealing
with electrolytic capacitors you must recognize that each capacitor has a positive and negative side.
The longer leg of the capacitor is the “+” (positive) side and will need to be inserted in the hole next the
the “+” sign.
Step 3: Install the transistors
Next we will be installing the transistor and JFET. Install the JFET (Q2) as shown on the left. Install
Q1 as shown on the right. Please make sure that these components are installed exactly as shown
below. The shape of the silkscreen shows the flat side of the device. If these components are installed
backwards they will not work.
Step 4: Install the diodes
The next step will be to install the the diode D2 on the circuit board as shown below. The circuit board
location is circled in purple. The image below shows which way to orient the diode. Pay close
attention to the solid band on the silk screen and on your diode. The solid band shown on the silk
screen should indicate where the solid band on the diode should be oriented. The band indicates the
negative side of the diode.
The next step will be to install the the diodes D1, D4, D3, and D5 on the circuit board. The circuit
board locations are circled in purple in the image below.
Step 5: Install the IC adapter and IC chip
The next step will be to install the IC adapter. Please make note that the IC adapter must be installed
correctly or it can be blown. The photo to the left shows 2 yellow circles that highlight the “U” shaped
notch on the IC chip itself and the “U” shaped notch on the PCB silk screen as well. This is an obvious
indication as to how you must orient the IC chip notch to notch. Please note that there will ultimately
be a socket that solders into the IC chip silk screened location first and then you will gently push the IC
chip into the socket slots with the proper orientation. We make not of this now because you will not be
able to see the socket silkscreen once the socket is soldered in place.

The IC socket inserts into the PCB holes and will be soldered into place. Then simply insert the IC chip
into the socket. Do not solder the IC chip into the socket. Make sure none of the pins are bent or they
may not seat properly. If they do not seat properly your pedal will not work. The legs are easily bent
and can break so keep the bending to a minimum.
Step 6: Install the pots (potentiometers)
The next step will be to install the pots. The holes circled in red below are where the legs of the pots
will mount. The actual pots will be mounted on the opposite side of what you are viewing now. The
side you are viewing now is where you will be soldering after you install the legs of the pots. Please
make note that when the pots are installed correctly the gain pot and the volume pot (The two pots on
the outside) will be oriented above the solder holes where the legs of the pots are. The Tone pot will be
oriented below the solder holes where the legs of the pot are. There are half circles silk screened on the
board that indicate where the pots should be oriented for your reference sake. On the left side as you
face the photograph you will find the gain control which is a 250ka pot. In the middle you will find the
tone control which is a 25kb pot and on the right side you will find the volume control which is a 50ka
pot. Please note that when you turn the board over not to get confused since everything will be 180
degrees opposite.
Please see page 19 for a photo of correctly installed pots. Make note of their orientation on the board
and which side of the board that they reside.
 We will need to nip off the little tab on each
pot. Simply take your clippers or needle nose
pliers and break it off. If you are looking at the
picture you would bend it to the right or away
from the shaft. It is very brittle so bending it
will break it off very easily. We prefer bending
it.

After the pots are mounted it will look like this: Below are generic photos for reference sake.

Notice that the pots, led, and any toggle switches (if applicable) are mounted on the opposite side of the
components. Please make note that the photos above are generic photos and may or may not be of the
specific pedal you are building.
Step 7: Install the LED
The next step is to install the LED. The LED will be soldered in on the opposite side as most of the
components. This is because the LED just like the pots will stick up through the enclosure. The longer
leg goes in the hole next to the “+” mark on the PCB.
Insert the LED tube around the legs as shown below. The tubing is used to determine the exact height
of the LED so it sticks through the top of the box correctly. Make sure you push the LED all the way
down until the tubing is flush with the PCB.
Step 8: Install the foot switch and jacks
The next step is to install the foot switch and jacks. The hookup wire is displayed in the below graphic
in different colors to differentiate each connection. However, the wires that will be supplied to you in
the kit will only give you the option of two colors. Please make sure you connect the wires exactly as
shown.
Note that the shaft of the switch has a notch in it. We prefer to face this notch away from the circuit
board. However if it is oriented 180 degrees it will still work. If it is oriented 90 degrees it will not.

Notice below how the little green wire connects to the same lug of the switch as the purple wire. Both
of them are soldered to the same lug of the switch. This is for grounding purposes in order to limit
potential noise when the pedal is turned off.

The proper way to install the 9v jack is as follows: You must be aware that the 9v jack has to be
inserted from the outside of the enclosure first. Then you will install the nut to hold it in place before
wiring it up. The reason why you must do it this way is because if you install the wiring first you will
not be able to insert the adapter into the enclosure from the inside. We prefer to mount everything in
the enclosure first and then wire up the jacks, foots switches and DC.
Step 9: Install the circuitry into the enclosure

You should now have a completely “loaded” circuit.

At this point we will insert the pots and the LED into the face of the enclosure. Push the shafts of the
gain, volume and tone pot through the underside of the enclosure. Holding them in place with your
fingers, turn the enclosure over. Now slide the washers and nuts over the threaded shaft of the pots and
tighten them down. Do not make them extremely tight as the threads can strip if you over tighten.
At the same time that you are inserting the pots through the underside of the enclosure carefully
manipulate the LED so it fits in the hole properly. You will have to do the same with the foot switch.
The 9v jack will have already been installed based on our instructions in the previous step but be
careful not to break the solder connections. We prefer to install the battery snap after everything has
been installed into the enclosure.
Next we will install the input and output jacks. Push the threaded ends of the input and output jack
through the side hole of the enclosure. While holding them in place with your fingers slide the washers
and nuts over the threaded shaft. Please remember not to over tighten.
The foot switch will have a nut and serrated washer on the underside of the enclosure. There will be a
plastic washer and nut on the outside of the enclosure. Tighten snugly (do not over tighten).
Turn ALL of the pots all the way counter clockwise or to the OFF position. Check the set screws in
each knob to make sure it is unscrewed enough to allow the knob to be pushed onto the pot shaft. Do
not try to push the pot all the way down onto the pot shaft for this will cause binding between the knob
and nut and will cause the pot rotation to be stiff.

Once you have the knob pushed down and pointed in the desired position simply take a small flat head
screwdriver and tighten the set screw onto the pot shaft. Do not over tighten the set screw it can
actually break off in the knob. Make sure the knob is snug and test its rotation. If the pot's rotation is
stiff or erratic the pot was pushed too far down onto the shaft.

The final step in the construction of your pedal is to install the foam pieces for the purpose of holding
the battery in place. Cut your foam pieces in half and place them onto the inside of the enclosure to
keep the battery from moving within the pedal. Once cut in half remove the plastic adhesive cover and
place the first half just behind the foot switch. The other half will be place on the bottom part of the
enclosure all the way toward the edge where the aluminum is bent (See Photo Below). Now snap a
battery into the battery snap and place it onto the foam behind the foot switch. Lastly, turn the pedal
over with the knobs on the table or facing the ground. Place the bottom of the enclosure into its
respective position and install the 4 small black screws into the appropriate holes. Do NOT over
tighten.

Finally it is time to test the pedal!

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