Hello, I have a Digitech PDS 1002, and a PDS 20/20, and the bypass switches are bad on both of them. I was wondering what kind of switch is in these, and if I could just replace it with a normal stomp switch?
Thanks,
-Mike
You are going to have to look at them and see what kind of switches they are. In addition to size constraints, you need to know the number of poles on the switch and how the switch works. You put a meter across and test the switch to see if it's momentary (i.e. only connects when pressed down) or latching (on in some state all the time). Essentially you need to try and figure out what the switch does.
If you take a picture of the switch we can answer the number of poles/throw. After that a meter will quickly answer the rest.
Quote from: aronYou are going to have to look at them and see what kind of switches they are. In addition to size constraints, you need to know the number of poles on the switch and how the switch works. You put a meter across and test the switch to see if it's momentary (i.e. only connects when pressed down) or latching (on in some state all the time). Essentially you need to try and figure out what the switch does.
If you take a picture of the switch we can answer the number of poles/throw. After that a meter will quickly answer the rest.
It has 4 poles. I think it is the same kind of switch used in the newer typ DOD pedals. Here is a blurry pic of the bottom of the switches, I could not get a better one to show up, I'm sorry.
(http://autopilot.fourdegrees.org/switch.jpg)
I hope this helps some.
Edit: I do not know if is is momentary or latching. What kind of meter do I use to test it?
:)
Any kind of meter that has continuity test or even the simple ohms test will do.
Put the probes across two lugs and test the resistance, then depress the switch and check the reading. You should do this while the pedal is off.
Low resistance or continuity beep means the lugs/poles are connected. High resistance or no continuity mean they are disconnected.
Aron
Nevermind, I figured it out. :]