You can contact the author at martin.koch@buildyourguitar.com
12: The guitar string frequencies are: 82.41, 110.00, 146.82, 196.00, 246.94 and 329.63 Hz
13: Plectrum (not "Plectron")
15: "bei weighing a wood sample" should read "by weighing a wood sample"
118: PARTS NEEDED FOR THE TABLE: The pre-laminated birch plywood board for the top has to be 116 mm (8.5 in.) wide (not 110 mm)
Additional information sorted by page number:
Pythonista for iOS allows to run Python code on your iPhone.
import motion
import time
import console
x=0
countThis=True
console.set_font('Courier New',64)
console.clear()
print('Start')
try:
motion.start_updates()
while True:
data = motion.get_magnetic_field()[2]
if (data > 500) and countThis:
console.clear()
x=x+4
print(x)
countThis=False
elif (data < 50):
countThis = True
time.sleep(.001)
finally:
motion.stop_updates()
omz-software.com/pythonista
Aluoxid is available from cnc-plus.de
Manufacturer: OTORO Design Inc., www.otoro.jp
Available in
JAPAN: OFF Corporation Inc., www.off.co.jp
GERMANY: Dieter Schmid Werkzeuge GmbH, finetools.com
or Dictum, dictum.com
Verleimzwinge RB 107: verleimzwinge.de
Veritas T-slot blade clamp: veritastools.com
vacuvin.com
smcpneumatics.com/ZU05S.html
roarockit.com
radiantools.com
stewmac.com
microfence.com
My "Parrot" vise is a replica of the Versa Vise made by willburtversavise.com
kregtool.com
I used the light 30x30mm profile and pivoting joint of Baureihe 6 at aluprofil.com. An US based alternative is Series 30 at 8020.net
arduino.cc
The Arduino UNO compatible printed circuit board (PCB) shown in the book was designed using the Fritzing software (fritzing.org).
You do not need to install Fritzing if you want the PCB.
Step 1: Download the stepperDriver.fzz Fritzing file from BuildYourGuitar.com
Step 2: Upload the Fritzing file and order the PCB from aisler.net. The costs as of 2020 are about 17 Euros for two boards plus worldwide shipping plus VAT if applicable.
/*
MICROCONTROLLER ASSISTED FRET SLOT CUTTING JIG
Accompanying software to the book
Building Electric Guitars by Martin Koch
Version 1.0, December 2016
Controller: Arduino UNO or compatible
*/
#include <Stepper.h>
Stepper stepperMotor(200, 2, 3, 4, 5);
#define Button 12
#define LED 13
float scaleLength = 25.50; //Always enter the scale length in inches!
boolean zeroFret = false; //Change "false" to "true" if a zero fret is used.
float distanceFromNut, X;
float travelPerStep = 0.005; //Use 0.00635 for a 0.5 in. x 0.25 in. threaded rod
boolean cutMode = false;
long startTime, buttonPressDuration;
void setup() {
pinMode(Button, INPUT_PULLUP);
pinMode(LED, OUTPUT);
stepperMotor.setSpeed(60); //rpm
}
void loop() {
if (!cutMode) {
powerMotorOff();
startTime = millis();
while (!digitalRead(Button)); //if button is pressed wait for release
buttonPressDuration = millis() - startTime;
delay(10);
if (buttonPressDuration > 5000) cutMode = true;
else if (buttonPressDuration > 1000) while (digitalRead(Button)) stepperMotor.step(-1); //wait for button press to stop
else if (buttonPressDuration > 10) while (digitalRead(Button)) stepperMotor.step(1); //wait for button press to stop
digitalWrite(LED, HIGH);
delay(250);
digitalWrite(LED, LOW);
delay(250);
}
if (cutMode) {
distanceFromNut = 0;
for (int fretslot = 0; fretslot <= 99; fretslot++) {
digitalWrite(LED, HIGH);
powerMotorOff();
while (digitalRead(Button)); //wait for button press
digitalWrite(LED, LOW);
X = ( scaleLength * 25.4 - distanceFromNut ) / 17.8171537451058;
if (fretslot == 1 && !zeroFret) X = X + 0.3;
distanceFromNut += X;
stepperMotor.step(X / travelPerStep);
}
}
}
void powerMotorOff() {
digitalWrite(2, LOW);
digitalWrite(3, LOW);
digitalWrite(4, LOW);
digitalWrite(5, LOW);
}
Carlos Santana - "Oye Como Va", youtu.be/9QhchQD_w0M
Had i known this temporary fastening method earlier it would have been in the book. Let the painter's tape protrude a little for easier removal: youtu.be/2vDpYEWLOX4
Pauline top height map: PDF
Stewart Macdonald's Guitar Shop Supply published an excellent three part Aerosol Guitar Finishing series by Chris and Matt from Driftwood Guitars that you must see:
Part 1 - Prep Sanding, Pore Filling and Sealer Coats: youtu.be/ntsiNsaaNHM
Part 2 - Spraying Color Coats and Clear Coats: youtu.be/mGHvFu8ddB8
Part 3 - Final Wet Sand, Buffing and Polishing: youtu.be/LAar6EPG1mo
How Adrian rescued his fretboard
