DIY Effects units/pedals where to start

[3nINi3]

Hello,
I may be in the wrong place (I'm new here) but I am hoping to make and modify my own effects pedals and was wondering where would be a good place to start. I have a background in electronics and know my way around components, using, implementing and sourcing them fairly well. I am just wondering what or where would be a good start for designing effect units, the wiki here seems geared towards intro to amps and or general electronics kind of scarce on instruments let alone effect units. I have been looking at these two books has anyone read them can anyone recommend them? I also look at general instructables and random web searches, but I want a solid foundation into electronic music components. is there a good post/thread, book, blog, or site I might be recommended.

Handmade electronic music: The art of hardware hacking

https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Ele..._SR112,160_&psc=1&refRID=2D7CP2BF363CWG7M6KHD

Electronic projects for musicians

9780825695025: Electronic Projects for Musicians - Craig Anderton

Again I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place or context, I think this is right but I'm new so let me know.

 

[Adam Reed]

getting started w FX

Craig Anderton's book is a GREAT way to start.
And go check out sites like tonepad.com and diystompboxes.com and runoffgroove.com just for a start! Lots of good folks out there happy to help you....

I recently put together a so called Dumble clone pedal called Z-Drive. Amazing tone.

Have fun!

 

[shanx]

Craig Anderton definitely! Even if you are familiar with electronics, it is well done with a musician perspective.

 

[leadbelly]

The hardest part of DIY pedals is grounding. Commercial pedals do not avoid ground loops, they just manage hum to get it to an acceptable level. Being aware of this will prepare you and keep you motivated.