I had a conversation with an AI....

[EGRENIER]

So I was fooling around with ChatGPT and drifted on the subject of building pedals. For fun I ask if it could help me troubleshoot a pedal... Here's the answer:

I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot your effect pedal! Here are a few steps you can take to try and diagnose the problem:

1. Check the power supply: Make sure that the pedal is receiving the correct amount of power and that the power supply is properly connected.
2. Check the connections: Make sure all the connections between the components are secure and that there are no loose or broken wires. Also, check the connections between the pedal and the amplifier to ensure that everything is properly plugged in.
3. Check for obvious damage: Inspect the pedal for any visible damage, such as broken components or cracked circuit boards.
4. Check the components: Make sure that all the components are properly installed and not damaged. Check that all the potentiometers and switches are working properly.
5. Check the bypass switch: Make sure the bypass switch is working properly and the pedal is not in bypass mode.
6. Check the input and output: Make sure the input and output of the pedal are working properly by plugging in a guitar and turning on the pedal.
7. Check the circuit diagram: If all the above steps do not help, check the circuit diagram against the physical build of the pedal, make sure all the components are correct and in the right place.
8. Consult with experts: If you are not able to troubleshoot the problem, it may be a good idea to consult with experts or search for more specialized resources for more detailed information.

It's important to note that troubleshooting a pedal can be difficult and time-consuming, and that even with detailed information and knowledge about electronics, sometimes it's hard to figure out the problem, In case you are not able to figure it out, it may be better to seek professional help from a repair shop or an experienced pedal builder.

It's actually impressive !!!

 

[EGRENIER]

I don't understand this thread at all.

Al (short for Alfred, Alistair, or Alex?) is some guy that offers advice like Ann Landers?

AI (a i)... no AL

Artificial Intelligence

 

[Eque1991]

So I was fooling around with ChatGPT and drifted on the subject of building pedals. For fun I ask if it could help me troubleshoot a pedal... Here's the answer:

I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot your effect pedal! Here are a few steps you can take to try and diagnose the problem:

1. Check the power supply: Make sure that the pedal is receiving the correct amount of power and that the power supply is properly connected.
2. Check the connections: Make sure all the connections between the components are secure and that there are no loose or broken wires. Also, check the connections between the pedal and the amplifier to ensure that everything is properly plugged in.
3. Check for obvious damage: Inspect the pedal for any visible damage, such as broken components or cracked circuit boards.
4. Check the components: Make sure that all the components are properly installed and not damaged. Check that all the potentiometers and switches are working properly.
5. Check the bypass switch: Make sure the bypass switch is working properly and the pedal is not in bypass mode.
6. Check the input and output: Make sure the input and output of the pedal are working properly by plugging in a guitar and turning on the pedal.
7. Check the circuit diagram: If all the above steps do not help, check the circuit diagram against the physical build of the pedal, make sure all the components are correct and in the right place.
8. Consult with experts: If you are not able to troubleshoot the problem, it may be a good idea to consult with experts or search for more specialized resources for more detailed information.

It's important to note that troubleshooting a pedal can be difficult and time-consuming, and that even with detailed information and knowledge about electronics, sometimes it's hard to figure out the problem, In case you are not able to figure it out, it may be better to seek professional help from a repair shop or an experienced pedal builder.

It's actually impressive !!!


If you're looking to take your troubleshooting or creative projects even further, I recommend checking out https://overchat.ai/. It’s another AI-powered tool that can help with brainstorming, refining ideas, and even working through complex tasks like writing or coding. It’s a great resource to complement any DIY work—whether you’re building pedals, coding, or just brainstorming new ideas!

That’s awesome! It’s always cool when AI can help with hands-on stuff like pedal troubleshooting. The steps it provided are solid, too—starting with the power supply and moving through to the circuit diagram makes a lot of sense. It really feels like ChatGPT could serve as a good assistant for any DIY repair or even building projects like pedals.


I’ve had similar experiences using AI for troubleshooting. Sometimes it can be a bit like a second set of eyes, making sure you haven’t overlooked something simple. Even though ChatGPT can’t physically inspect the pedal, its logical approach to troubleshooting is spot on, and it saves time by focusing on the basics.


Have you had a chance to try out any of those steps and figure out your pedal issue yet?

 

[pricklyrobot]

“AI” stuff like this reminds me of Cold Reading. You can read some ‘intelligence’ into it if you’re determined enough, but mostly it’s just a lame parlor trick, regurgitating stuff it’s just been fed.

So glad we’re apparently going to build a bunch of new power plants for the sole purpose of more mechanized mentalists

FWIW, I’d love it if a robot or whatever took my job, and everyone else’s, as long as they kept paying us. But you know they won’t…

 

[jcpst]

Or, the actual value LLMs and GPTs is vastly overstated and the bubble will pop.

The best value proposition I’ve seen so far is generating structured data out of unstructured data, and automation tooling.

MSFT recently backed out of building 1.3GW of data center compute. OpenAI is just lightning money on fire. Then Softbank, the lender that openAI completely depends on, is gambling all their money on it, and openAI still won’t be profitable after that.

There is a future for AI, but right now it’s a self-reassuring echo chamber of BS that’s going down.

 

[Feral Feline]

I'm glad there's a future for Alastair (whatever his full name is), sucks being made redundant.
He deserves a second shot at that advice column; maybe he should change his surname to "Landers", carry on the tradition set out by "Ask Ann Landers" — "Just Ask A.L.", certainly is better than asking anything of "JEEVES".

 

[HamishR]

In principle I don't have any issue with AI. But in practice I do... My wife is a writer and she recently learned that a few of her fiction books have been used by AI developers to train AI to write. She was never asked if this was ok or paid for this. It's obviously theft of intellectual property and as usual the law isn't keeping up. I'm a photographer working in advertising amongst other things and I'm certain that some of my work has been used to train AI or simply stolen to be used in their programs.

The trouble is that AI developers are just barging in and taking artists' work without asking. We need to work out the protocol, just as we did when sampling records became a thing. Really, AI is just a more sophisticated version of sampling IMO.