Footswitches Don’t Fit PPCB Breakout Board

[yazooligan]

I ordered two footswitch breakout boards along with boards for the SOFTii and Woodpecker. I got a couple 3PDT switches from LoveMySwitches but they don’t fit the breakout boards. Close, but just not close enough. Here are the ones I bought.

Taiway 3PDT Latched Foot Switch - Low Profile - Solder Lugs

Save space in your builds! The compact size of the low profile 3PDT Latched Foot Switch from Taiway is perfect for tight builds. Rated for 50,000 cycles.

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If I chose incorrectly can someone point me toward the right ones? Thanks!

Here are the boards https://www.pedalpcb.com/product/3pdt/

 

[PapaBear]

3PDT Latched Foot Switch - Solder Lugs - Old Blood Red

This latching stomp switch fits the standard 3PDT wiring board layout for nearly all boutique guitar pedals. With solder lug terminals and a satisfying click.

lovemyswitches.com

 

[Robert]

The "Low Profile" switches have a slightly different lug spacing from a normal 3PDT.

There's actually a note about it at the bottom of their product page:

"Does this compact foot switch work with the 3PDT Wiring Board PCB?

Yeah, sort of . . . It's a tight fit, and experienced builders can get the solder lugs to fit without chipping or damaging the solder pads. If you're a noob you're more likely to mess something up, so I'd go with the standard 3PDT--which is a perfect fit."

These should be a perfect fit:

3PDT Latched Foot Switch - Solder Lugs - Blue

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3PDT Latched Foot Switch - Solder Lugs - Old Blood Red

This latching stomp switch fits the standard 3PDT wiring board layout for nearly all boutique guitar pedals. With solder lug terminals and a satisfying click.

lovemyswitches.com

 

[yazooligan]

Thanks!
Now I weep for the $10 I wasted...

 

[benny_profane]

You can use the switches without the breakout boards. Save them for a 1590a build (or anything tight).

 

[zgrav]

You can use the switches without the breakout boards. Save them for a 1590a build (or anything tight).

I agree that is a good switch for a tight build in a small case. Or you can use that switch here without using the breakout board.

 

[yazooligan]

Thanks, y’all. Good info for the future as this is my first build.