Post by mulmany on Jul 5, 2020 17:58:24 GMT -6
Built a 2x1 pedal with fx loop and auto switching for independent or series linking.
Concept behind the unit was allowing for quick instrument changing without unplugging. I play a fretted and fretless bass and sometimes there is not a lot of time between songs to make the change. This pedal helps that a lot. I also like to use effects but find shutting down the whole chain a pain, so I put a fx loop in the same enclosure.
The two inputs are ground isolated from chassis and both +- are switched. The switch output feeds the output jack or the fx loop directly if a cable is not inserted. The fx loop is a common ground with a switchable buffer borrowed from a Klon. The unit uses switchable battery or 9v wallwart power for the buffer and indicator LEDs.
All in all it turned out great and works well. Still needs paint and labels, details!
Could have put this in DIY but thought it maybe of more interest here.
I still need to actually look at parts cost, with the enclosure, foot switches and 1/4 Jack's being the most expensive items. I used good ones!
Concept behind the unit was allowing for quick instrument changing without unplugging. I play a fretted and fretless bass and sometimes there is not a lot of time between songs to make the change. This pedal helps that a lot. I also like to use effects but find shutting down the whole chain a pain, so I put a fx loop in the same enclosure.
The two inputs are ground isolated from chassis and both +- are switched. The switch output feeds the output jack or the fx loop directly if a cable is not inserted. The fx loop is a common ground with a switchable buffer borrowed from a Klon. The unit uses switchable battery or 9v wallwart power for the buffer and indicator LEDs.
All in all it turned out great and works well. Still needs paint and labels, details!
Could have put this in DIY but thought it maybe of more interest here.
I still need to actually look at parts cost, with the enclosure, foot switches and 1/4 Jack's being the most expensive items. I used good ones!
