Collision Drive

Based on: Amount of parts: Enclosure type:

Horizon devices Precision drive Average, total 58 components 125b
Effect type: Technology: Get your board at:
High Gain Preamp Dual OpAmp. Collision Drive
Build difficult: Power consumption: Get your kit at:
Average 9V(22mA) Das Musikding (Europe)

Project overview:

The Collision Drive is an overdrive specially developed for metal players. Based on Misha Manssor's
Presicion Drive, this circuits has been perfectly designed to plug it in front of a high-gain amp, making the
low-end tight and plenty of definition.

This board offers a variety of settings with the Attack rotary switch to get rid of unwanted mud in the low
end as the one present on the Horzion devices version, but we have included 3 extra postions on the
rotary to make your own custom settings by placing a custom value capacitor.
We have also included a toggle to select in between the stock diodes, no diodes, or a custom option of
your choice, giving you total control of the compression and clipping of the drive.

This version does not include the noise gate section.

+9V GND DRIVE 1 GND D2 GND BRIGHT 1 GND

D1
D0
1
VOLUME
D3 C17 R8
1 D4 R5X R9
2 12
3 11
C3 R6 C19
R15 R10
A
4 10 R19 C16
SW1
5 9 C18
C4
IC1

6 7 8 R7
C2
R11
C15 R3 R4 R12
C11 C7 R14 Q1 R13
C14 C10 C6 R2 Q2

C9 C5 R1 C22
C13 C8 C1 RPD R16 RLED
C12
IN CTRL GND OUT
C23

C20

C21

LE D

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Index
1. Project overview 6. Build Notes
2. Index, Introduction & Controls 7. Schematic
3. Bills of Materials, BOM 8. Wiring Diagram
4. Shopping Lists 9. Drill Template
5. Components Recommendations 10. Licensing and Usage

Introduction
The Collision Drive is a modern, cutting-edge overdrive pedal. Tailored towards high-gain metal players
looking to tighten up their sound, the Precision Drive is built specifically to be used in conjunction with
super-hot amplifiers and digital modellers.

With roots on the Ibanez Tube Screamer as a starting point, the people of Horizon devices took care of
modifying this all-time classic in order to make it perfect for the needs of the modern metal player and
the extended range guitarist.

The Attack control manipulates the response of the pedal, increasing the Attack will give a more
immediate punch, suited for fast palm-muted chords. For extended range 7 or 8 stringed guitars, this is a
key addition.

The Bright control gives you even more flexibility. Adding presence to darker-sounding amps, the Bright
knob delivers plenty of high-end sizzle. Taking away further low-end sag, this EQ control balances well
together with the Attack.

Controls
 Gain
 Volume
 Bright
 Attack
 Diode Switch

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Bill of materials
Resistors Capacitors Semiconductors
Part Value Part Value Part Value
R1 1k C1 27n Q1 2N3904
R2 510k C2 1u Q2 2N3904
R3 10k C3 47p IC1 JRC4558D
R4 10k C4 custom LED 3mm Red LED
R5X 10k C5 custom D0 1N5817
R6 1k C6 custom D1 1n4148
R7 10k C7 120p D2 1n4148
R8 220R C8 33n D3 custom
R9 3k9 C9 47n D4 custom
R10 1k C10 68n
R11 510k C11 82n Potentiometers
R12 10k C12 100n Part Value
R13 100R C13 220n VOLUME a100k
R14 10k C14 330n DRIVE a500k
R15 10k C15 470n BRIGHT b5k
R16 10k C16 220n
R19 1k C17 220n Switches
RLED 4k7 C18 1u Part Value
RPD 1m C19 100n SPDT On-off-on
C20 10u SW1 1p12T
C21 100u
C22 100n
C23 47u

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Shopping list
Resistors Capacitors
Qty Value Parts Qty Value Parts
8 10k R3, R4, R5X, 3 100n C12, C19, C22
R7, R12, R14, 3 custom C4, C5, C6
R15, R16 2 220n C16, C17
4 1k R1, R6, R10, 2 1u C2, C18
R19 1 27n C1
2 510k R2, R11 1 68n C10
1 100R R13 1 82n C11
1 220R R8 1 220n C13
1 3k9 R9 1 330n C14
1 4k7 RLED 1 470n C15
1 1m RPD 1 10u C20
1 100u C21
1 47u C23
Semiconductors
Qty Value Parts 1 47p C3
1 120p C7
1 1N5817 D0
1 33n C8
2 1n4148 D1, D2
2 custom D3, D4 1 47n C9
1 JRC4558D IC1
2 2N3904 Q1, Q2 Potentiometers
Qty Value Parts
1 a100k VOLUME
Switches
Qty Value Parts 1 b5k BRIGHT
1 On-off-on SPDT 1 a500k DRIVE
1 SW1

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Components Recommendations
As many people like to experiment some pedals with higher voltage, always ensure the max tolerance of
your electrolytic capacitors is over 25v.

This board has been tested using Film box capacitors for most of the values over 1nf, and ceramics discs
for the ones under 1nf. However, high quality components such as Wima’s Capacitors and Panasonic’s
electrolytics can deliver a better performance.

All the resistors used for testing this project are 1/4W Metal Film.

The BOM and Shopping list are exclusively regarding this project. It doesn’t include all the hardware like
the 3PDT bypass switch, audio/dc jacks, enclosure, etc.

CUSTOM
In this board you can add an extra pair of diodes to increase the tone versatility of the pedal. I’d
recommend to use a complete different type of diode to the stock ones, you can go for a pair of red LEDs
for a marshallish tone with less compressions than the standard ones, or go for a 1n4001. The best as
always is to socket and try it out.
This project includes 3 capacitors slots that could be selected by the builder, as with the diodes here you
can experiment with the values you consider would sound the best, take a look on the schematic and
decide which ones would fit the best. Also it’s a great exercise to learn how the different values affects
the tone and overall response on the effect.

Build Notes
If this is one of your first projects I recommend you to take a look on our Pedal Building Guide

For a successful and tidy build it’s recommended the following order:

1. Resistors & diodes

2. Capacitors, starting with the smaller ones and the ceramic ones.
3. Electrolytic capacitors (always check the polarity)
4. Transistors
5. Wires
6. Potentiometers and switches
7. Off board wiring

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 VR VC VR VR

JRC4558D
5 IC1_B C18

R2
R4
R7
R10

10k
10k
7

510k
6
Schematic

1u 1k
IN C1 R1 Q1
1k 2N3904
27n JRC4558D
C2 b5k a100k
3 IC1_A
1
R6 BRIGHT R9 VOLUME

3
3

1
1

1u

RPD
VR
2 1k 3k9

2
2

1m-2m2
R3
10k
D2
GND 1n4148

C16
C17

220n
220n
GND

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C19
100n

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SPDT D1
RLED LED 1 VC

R8
R11

VC
2

220R
4k7 CTRL VC VR D3
VR

3
510k

+9V D0
GND GND
1N5817 D4 R12

R15
10k

8
GND
Q2

C3 10k

+
2N3904

47p

C21
C22

IC1_PWR

100u
100n
GROUND

-
R13
100R

4
R16
10k
47u
C23
10k
R5X
GND

2
GND
10u

3
1
C20

DRIVE R14
a500k
GND

GND 10k
VR
A
SW1 OUT
12 1

C4
C8
33n
C10
68n
C12
C14
100n
330n

C5 custom
C7 custom
C9
47n
82n

C11
C13
C15

120p
220n
470n

custom C6

1k
R19

6
Wiring Diagram
All our projects include a free 3PDT Board to make the wiring easier and tidier. Also all of our PCBs
feature the status LED on board.

The pad named “Ctrl” or “LED” is the one that controls the status of the led, wire it to the “LED”pad on
the 3PDT board, or in control slug of your 3PDT.

This board has been designed to match our EZ 3PDT PCB check it here to access to our Pedal Wiring
Guide

Drill Template
This Project has been planned to fit into a 1590bb enclosure type.

Check the Attached “Drilling templates” to drill the box properly. The files are on Scale 1:1, ready to print
in an A4 page.

Licensing and Usage

We really appreciate your trust and support buying this PCB, as well as your will to dive into the DIY
electronics world. That’s why for us is really important that you can make this project work properly and
to enjoy not only the building process, but also to experiment and play with it on your rig.

We try to reply to every question we receive on our email or in our social media, but we try to encourage
all our customers to join our PCB Guitar Mania – Builders Group on Facebook, in order to post all your
doubts, issues, suggestions or request, as well to share your builds and have some feedback from us
and other fellow builders!

All of our projects have been tested following this same guide on their standard configurations. Although,
not all of the variations and mods have necessarily been tested. These are suggestions based on the
schematic analysis, and on the experiences and opinions of others. Feel free to share with us your
opinions and suggestions regarding the mods your own personal experimentation.

These boards may be used for commercial endeavors in any quantity unless specifically noted. No
attribution is necessary, though accreditation or a link back is always greatly appreciated.

If you are a builder planning to make your own run of pedals we also offer the service of custom made
boards with your brand and logo, design according your specifications.

The only usage restrictions are that, first, you cannot resell the PCB as part of a kit without prior
arrangement with us, and second, you cannot scratch off the silk screen, or other way of trying to hide
our logos and the source of the PCBs. Like it’s written above, if you want to have your own designs, with
your brand and logo we could certainly reach an agreement.

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