Author Topic: 4: Switches/Bypass/Etc.... (Read 182655 times)

jcwillow777 · « **Reply #80 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:18:17 AM »

I am just finishing up my second NPN Boost. My first one came out great. I do want to experiment with some different transistors though. I do have a question on the 3PDT switch. I know how to wire it with a stereo input jack from the pictures that Aron posted - thank you very much!

I did that on my first NPN Boost. But, I would like to use a mono input jack on this one instead. The reason is because I'm not going to use a 9V battery, so I don't need the cut off for power, I'm going to use a 9VDC jack.

So, how would I wire in a mono unput jack instead of a stereo one?

Thanks in advance.

PS - By the way, I figured out how to wire up LEDs in my Wah pedal, I did it in three pedals and I really love it.

jcwillow777 · « **Reply #81 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:36:17 PM »

Quote from: jcwillow777 on February 14, 2007, 08:18:17 AM

So, how would I wire in a mono unput jack instead of a stereo one?

I got it with a little help from my friend - Brian Wampler.

Thanks a bunch! The pedal worked the first time I plugged it in and it sounds GREAT!!!

jimosity · « **Reply #82 on:** June 01, 2007, 06:20:44 PM »

I would like to build this circuit and put it in a guitar and have only a toggle switch to turn the effect on and off.
I use EMGs in all my guitars, should I just tap into the EMGs battery power to run this unit as well?

aron · « **Reply #83 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:36:11 PM »

If you are not going to use the battery snap, then you can either just omit it, or connect the black wire from the snap to the sleeve of the mono jack (instead of on the ring).

But this means that anytime you use a battery, the circuit is always on.

muras · « **Reply #84 on:** July 14, 2007, 02:33:43 PM »

Quote from: aron on April 15, 2004, 02:00:06 PM

Sleeve is ground in this picture.

Hi guys,
I´m using a DPDT (ON ON), should I appply the shcematic showned above?
Thanks

CGDARK · « **Reply #85 on:** July 14, 2007, 02:38:38 PM »

Yes you can, but without the led circuit.

CG

aron · « **Reply #86 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:49:47 PM »

Yes, ignore the vertical middle set of lugs (the ones with the LED connected to).

12milluz · « **Reply #87 on:** July 15, 2007, 11:10:58 AM »

I was going to make this pedal and a killswitch pedal, when I realized, couldn't I just put a SPST button right after the input jack, but before the 3PDT switch?

CGDARK · « **Reply #88 on:** July 15, 2007, 11:24:26 AM »

Better use a spdt switch to ground the 3pdt circuit input to avoid hum when you stomp on the kill switch and disconnect the input jack from the 3pdt.

CG

muras · « **Reply #89 on:** July 15, 2007, 11:26:48 AM »

Quote from: aron on July 14, 2007, 11:49:47 PM

Yes, ignore the vertical middle set of lugs (the ones with the LED connected to).

Hi guys,
Thanks for the quick reply,
As I said so I have a DPDT (ON ON), but I forgot to mention that it only has 6 pins !
I´ve take a picture of it and try to conect them accordingly to Aron´s schematic but don´t know if it is right $:-\$
Could you guys give me a little help on this?
Thanks

CGDARK · « **Reply #90 on:** July 15, 2007, 11:35:40 AM »

No, it's not right. You have to eliminate the LED circuit, because you only have a dpdt. Or use the Millenium bypass concept in which you can have a loop and the LED with only a dpdt switch. Check it at: http://www.geofex.com/

CG

12milluz · « **Reply #91 on:** July 15, 2007, 11:58:04 AM »

Thanks for me too. Now could I also use another 3PDT switch and only wire one pole??(since I have to buy 2 anyways)

CGDARK · « **Reply #92 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:01:18 PM »

Yes, you can.

CG

12milluz · « **Reply #93 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:13:33 PM »

Thanks for all the quick replies.

CGDARK · « **Reply #94 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:32:59 PM »

If you need help or have any more questions just let me know. I was once a beginner too and just want to help.

Thanks,

CG

12milluz · « **Reply #95 on:** July 15, 2007, 10:35:21 PM »

I have another question, is there a way so the killswitch also turns on the LED when activated?

CGDARK · « **Reply #96 on:** July 15, 2007, 10:52:38 PM »

Yes, just use one of the two poles of the 3pdt switch used as the killswitch and wire it in the same manner as in the loop switch depending when you want the switch to turn on the LED during the muting action or when it let pass the sound.

CG

12milluz · « **Reply #97 on:** July 15, 2007, 11:01:51 PM »

So there would be two wires to the LED? Then you would run it to the battery before back to the switch, correct?

CGDARK · « **Reply #98 on:** July 15, 2007, 11:12:02 PM »

Yes, one to the resistor (and to V+) and one to the switch.

CG

coxter · « **Reply #99 on:** July 16, 2007, 03:56:11 AM »

Hi, I've built a few pedals before

Would like to inquire about a "NEW" type of wiring with the 3PDT switches.
Its different from the one mentioned on this thread, for eg. for this BSIABII
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pdf/ggg_bsiab2_lo.pdf

Whats with the complexity? When it does the same job anyway?
Or is it better?

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