Let's review footswitch PCBs.

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BrandBulkLed/CLRExtra Connections*Comments
PedalPcbMinimalNoneNonePerfect for pedalpcb boards
GuitarPcb (old)BigTop, bi-color5 grounds
2 powers
Holes too small for some jacks
GuitarPcb (new)BigTop, bi-color4 grounds
3 powers
Great for projects with multiple boards due to the extra pads
LMSBigSide2 grounds
Madbeans 1MediumTop2 jack grounds
1 power/ground
2 jack
1 LED/SW
Great for projects with multiple boards
Madbeans 2SmallSide2 jack groundsPerfect if you need only led, ground connections for jacks, and no extra stuff (like vero builds)
Tayda (upsidedown)SmallTop2 jack groundsExpensive. Only one where LED switch goes to hot instead of ground.

* Extra connections are those beyond the typical in/out/jack in/jack out/power and ground
 
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These are my favorite utility 3PDT boards. Cheap, on-board CLR/LED, extra power and ground pads, and still fits in a 1590A


EDIT - gonna have to try out those updated GPCB ones, only $0.59???
 
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I don't like the LED connections. You still need a resistor, so you might as well just wire it up and put it where you want it. Seems to me (in my opinion) one of those things where you feel inclined to use it, but it just leads you in the wrong direction.

The PedalPCB Breakouts are perfect for PedalPCB boards, because the PCB's already have everything in a reasonable place.

Those blue ones, I've never seen before. I like the idea but I bet I'd make a right mess out them! :ROFLMAO:
 
I've only ever used GPCB one's for combo builds because I like side jacks and straight lines

They make for easy combo wiring jumpering power etc with nice short straight wires

The new GPCB one looks like it's got 4 x 9v pads
 
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