u/Cute-Bug1572

Hi! I found the ZVex Fuzz Factory schematic and designed my first PCB for this pedal.

Could you please check my layout and routing for mistakes?

PCB Specifications:

- Software: EasyEDA

- Trace width: 0.5mm

- Min clearance: 0.25mm

- Layers: 1-layer

- Components: All through-hole

- Ground plane: Bottom layer only

Images attached:

1. Top layer (component placement)

2. My schematic

3. Reference PCB I used as guide

Any feedback would be appreciated, this is my first DIY pedal PCB!

Hi everyone!

I’ve been building pedals for a while now using DIY single-layer boards, but I’ve recently decided to take the leap and design my first professional 2-layer PCB for a Fuzz Factory circuit.

I’ve imported the schematic into EasyEDA and laid it out, focusing on keeping signal paths short and using a ground plane. However, since this is my first time moving away from manual etching, I’m worried about potential noise issues or layout-related failures, especially given how high-gain and sensitive the Fuzz Factory circuit is.

The target size is 92x22mm to fit perfectly into a 1590B enclosure.

Could you share some tips on what to watch out for when laying out high-gain circuits? Are there any "rookie mistakes" regarding component placement or routing that I should avoid before I send these files off to the fab?

Any critique or advice on best practices for this specific type of circuit would be greatly appreciated!