SOLVED Hyped Fuzz 3 way toggle only working in 2 positions.

[Barnshart]

Just finished building the Hyped Fuzz circuit. Plug it in and it works great for fuzz mode 1 & 2 l.

But the gain boost that should be the third option on the toggle switch simply isn't there. My toggle goes like this.

Switch Down: Fuzz 1
Switch Middle: Fuzz 1 still
Switch Up: Fuzz 2

Boost section is totally missing, switch works in all 3 positions but there is only 2 sounds between the 3 settings.

The toggle I used is a DPDT on-on-on from Tayda. Part number is A-1840

Do these switches need to be installed a specific way? Is it possible I've got it upside down one something? Otherwise, the build looks nice and clean to me. There doesn't seem to me any other issue happening, and I see not shorts

 

[Barnshart]

Here's a picture of the build

https://imgur.com/a/O9Bi1fn

 

[BuddytheReow]

You've got the wrong switch installed. I did the exact same thing on my hyped fuzz. You'll need a type 2 on-on-on switch. Tayda doesn't sell em and yes, I looked. They only sell type 1. Below will help explain the difference.

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[Barnshart]

Excellent thank you! I'll get the proper one ordered!

 

[KR Sound]

Those switches work the same either direction.



If the board calls for a Type-2 switch however, the middle position wouldn’t be right because it would be like this:


Edit: looks like Buddy beat me to it.

 

[Robert]

Also to add, I think they might have corrected it now, but Tayda used to list their DPDT ON/ON/ON as a Type 2 when in fact it is a Type 1.

You need a Taiway brand switch.

Taiway DPDT On On On Switch - Solder Lug - Short Shaft

This DPDT On-On-On switch with solder lugs and short shaft actuator is one tough toggle! Taiway part number 100-DP6-T200B1M1QE.

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Taiway DPDT On On On Switch - Solder Lug - Long Shaft

Be confident in your toggle switches with the DPDT On-On-On switch with solder lugs and long shaft actuator from Taiway. Part number 100-DP6-T100B1M1QE.

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[manfesto]

I can also vouch for the @StompBoxParts DPDT on/on/on switches being type 2 and high quality

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[Robert]

Ahh I didn't know they had Type 2, excellent!

 

[jazzster]

Hey everyone. First post ever. I also have a question about the switch. Everyone is saying that Tayda doesn't sell Type 2, but I just received my Tayda order and it seems that the one I purchased is a Type 2. I did a continuity test with my meter and this is the pinout in the middle position (see picture). Do I have the correct switch for the Hyped Fuzz build?

 

[Nostradoomus]

Hey everyone. First post ever. I also have a question about the switch. Everyone is saying that Tayda doesn't sell Type 2, but I just received my Tayda order and it seems that the one I purchased is a Type 2. I did a continuity test with my meter and this is the pinout in the middle position (see picture). Do I have the correct switch for the Hyped Fuzz build? View attachment 63091

Yes. I’ve had a proper type 2 from Tayda by chance too. It’s not normal though

 

[chris.knudson]

You've got the wrong switch installed. I did the exact same thing on my hyped fuzz. You'll need a type 2 on-on-on switch. Tayda doesn't sell em and yes, I looked. They only sell type 1. Below will help explain the difference.

How can you tell that from the photo?

 

[jazzster]

Yes. I’ve had a proper type 2 from Tayda by chance too. It’s not normal though

Thank you for the reply. So does that mean I have the correct switch for the Hyped Fuzz build?

 

[Robert]

Thank you for the reply. So does that mean I have the correct switch for the Hyped Fuzz build?

Yes, if the middle position measures like you've shown in the picture.

 

[BuddytheReow]

How can you tell that from the photo?

Because that’s what I did on my build and it behaves in the exact same way. You can’t tell from the pic

 

[jazzster]

Yes, if the middle position measures like you've shown in the picture.

Excellent. Thank you for the help everyone.