FYI to those looking to build one of these: the deluxe model can be had on fleabay/Craigslist/etc. for <$50, so if you're building a clone strictly for cost savings, you might want to look at the used market first.
It's a cool effect. I have a deluxe. It does not track well at all on lower bass guitar notes but that's not really surprising. Also, don't run the suboctave switch with bass. I blew a driver! :) It tracks well on guitar but nothing in the realm of the excellent MicroPOG.
Agree, easiest way is buy and do not have a problems. But dollar rate in my country is still high, so only the DIY is solution to the problem in my case.