3PDT PCB + PedalPCB

[tylerpritchard]

Sorry I'm such a noob, this has probably been answered 30 times already but I can't figure out how to find the info I'm looking for...

Is there a definitive guide to wiring pcbs to foot switches somewhere? If so, can I get a link please? I've seen some pictures of other people's pedals that had nice wiring chassises, and I'm willing to spend a few extra bucks to save my eyes and fingers. Thank you!

Otherwise...

First I tried using small pieces of solder to connect the pots on the 3pdt switch together. It was a mess. Then I tried using tiny pieces of wire to connect the pots together. Similar results, but with more melted plastic. Then I said "F*** it", and paid $2-3 for the 3pdt footswitch pcbs from Amplified Parts and PedalPCB.com. I've tried wiring it, and now I REALLY feel stupid because it's all clearly labeled, except for which pot on the 3pdt-pcb "sw" connects to-- does it go to the "v+" pot? ...That's the only one that doesn't seem to go to anything.
I tried wiring the battery to the 3pdt first, then wiring the battery to the pedal pcb first, and neither seemed to work, but I also might have messed up the wiring somewhere else. I think I need an example to look at. I know the board itself works, I tested it and it sounds awesome. I'm excited to get it working.
Thank you!

 

[Feral Feline]

When you say "pot" my mind automatically translates that to "potentiometer", which makes it difficult to follow what you're doing;
I believe you mean "pad", the small ringed holes on the PCBs that connect components with solder.

At the top of the PPCB-forum page, you'll see a link to "PedalPCB.com" with a small arrow "▼" beside it, click on the arrow and the drop-down menu reveals the link to the PedalPCB Wiki. (I could never find that Wiki when I first joined the forum unless somebody linked to it directly in a post, it should be more easily found). Hmmm, looks like the wiki needs some updating.


I'd recommend powering the main board directly from the DC jack, and remove the +/- wires from the 3PDT-board.

I'm not familiar with the Pedal Parts 3PDT daughter PCB, but use a DMM to test for continuity between the 3PDT-board's in/out pads and the jacks. Might be as simple as you have the in/out pads from the 3PDT board reversed, ie "IN" on the 3PDT board goes to "IN" on the PCB and same for "OUT" — rather than "IN" & "OUT" on the 3PDT meaning to & from the 3PDT.
Try swapping the yellow and green wires between the main board and 3PDT-board at the 3PDT.



You'll also want to connect the empty "V+" on the 3PDT board to the "SW" on the main board so your LED on the main board will work.

 

[tylerpritchard]

Sorry I'm such a noob, this has probably been answered 30 times already but I can't figure out how to find the info I'm looking for...

Is there a definitive guide to wiring pcbs to foot switches somewhere? If so, can I get a link please? I've seen some pictures of other people's pedals that had nice wiring chassises, and I'm willing to spend a few extra bucks to save my eyes and fingers. Thank you!

Otherwise...

First I tried using small pieces of solder to connect the pots on the 3pdt switch together. It was a mess. Then I tried using tiny pieces of wire to connect the pots together. Similar results, but with more melted plastic. Then I said "F*** it", and paid $2-3 for the 3pdt footswitch pcbs from Amplified Parts and PedalPCB.com. I've tried wiring it, and now I REALLY feel stupid because it's all clearly labeled, except for which pot on the 3pdt-pcb "sw" connects to-- does it go to the "v+" pot? ...That's the only one that doesn't seem to go to anything.
I tried wiring the battery to the 3pdt first, then wiring the battery to the pedal pcb first, and neither seemed to work, but I also might have messed up the wiring somewhere else. I think I need an example to look at. I know the board itself works, I tested it and it sounds awesome. I'm excited to get it working.
Thank yo

 

[tylerpritchard]

Ah thank you! That's super helpful (even though that wiki needs some updating). I think I can fix it now. You're a life saver!