Build Your Own Clone Message Board

Just finished this pedal up and it won’t pass signal. The LED does turn on and off with the footswitch. What’s the likely culprit?

I know I should have tinned my jack wires but they are all solidly connected.

Thanks!

By this, are you saying it doesn't pass signal in either the bypassed or engaged modes?

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Correct, no signal regardless of all switch twiddlings.

Here’s the flip side.

There are only a few spots that affect both bypass and effect mode. You must not be getting signal in one or more of these connections; I would reflow the solder in these spots and/or use a multimeter in continuity mode to test the connection between each of them:

1. From the input jack to the the IN pad on the PCB
2. From the eyelet marked 4 to lug 4 on the foot switch
3. From lug 8 on the foot switch to the eyelet marked 8
4. From the OUT pad of the PCB to the output jack




It may be helpful to look at the pink lines in the diagram below. (But it may also not be helpful, so don't sweat it if that's the case!)



You can read about mechanical bypass switching in detail in this excellent thread by Stephen.

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Scott

My band, Austin Hollow

You may find this informational post useful, as well: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=52785

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“My favorite programming language is SOLDER” - Bob Pease (RIP)

My Website * My Musical Gear * My DIY Pedals: Pg.1 - Pg.2

I reflowed those leads that you recommended (and tinned those wires properly!) and she works! Lovely. Thanks so much.

Max