New Relay Bypass Module (Instant Switching)

[Robert]

 

[cooder]

Oooooooh nice.... suspense is killin' me....

 

[jubal81]

Game changer right here. Can't wait to get my hands on a few of these.

 

[DGWVI]

Will three channels be the max, or will it be expandable?

 

[Robert]

You can add as many as you need.

 

[Devoureddeth]

I guess you can make an easy looper now. Lots of possibilities.

 

[jubal81]

Would it be possible to add some simple programming to the program? It'd be pretty useful to make it so holding down multiple buttons simultaniously for 5 seconds puts them in a group where they turn each other off if activated. Hold down a lone button to make it independent.

This would allow for stacking or 'one-of-X' operation.

 

[Robert]

Would it be possible to add some simple programming to the program? It'd be pretty useful to make it so holding down multiple buttons simultaniously for 5 seconds puts them in a group where they turn each other off if activated. Hold down a lone button to make it independent.

This would allow for stacking or 'one-of-X' operation.

Not in this particular version, but you could hard wire them in groups. This is aimed at one-at-a-time channel switching type behavior.

 

[jubal81]

Gotcha. Does it use a UC or a switching chip like the MAX16054?

 

[Robert]

It uses the same microcontroller (and updated PCB) as the Intelligent Relay Bypass module.

 

[Gordo]

This is sick.

 

[Moltenmetalburn]

the intelligent relay pcb is about to be updated?
I just built 8 of them. :/

I also had two questions about them:

Any way to add led when using the old relay board for a external bypass looper?

And when not mating to one of your other pcb what is the SW pad for?

 

[Robert]

the intelligent relay pcb is about to be updated?
I just built 8 of them. :/

I also had two questions about them:

Any way to add led when using the old relay board for a external bypass looper?

And when not mating to one of your other pcb what is the SW pad for?

This will most likely be a separate release, not a replacement for the existing module. The channel switching module loses the momentary and auto-on functions of the Intelligent Relay Bypass module.

The SW pad is the ground path for the LED on PedalPCB boards. It can be ignored for any other build that doesn't require it.

You can connect an LED directly to the relay bypass board if desired:
Replace R1 with a 1K resistor (instead of 10K)
Omit Q1, install LED Anode/Cathode in pads of Q1 as shown below

 

[Moltenmetalburn]

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I am excited about the new module also.

 

[DGWVI]

Any update on this?

 

[Robert]

Any update on this?

The boards and firmware are complete and ready to go, I just need to build up a set and verify that everything works properly on the new PCB.

Hopefully I can do that later today.

 

[DGWVI]

The boards and firmware are complete and ready to go, I just need to build up a set and verify that everything works properly on the new PCB.

Hopefully I can do that later today.

AWESOME! Been waiting on these so I can complete my huge multifx, and make it all PedalPCB

 

[Robert]

Alright, the Intelligent Relay Bypass module has been updated to include Channel Switching mode. Any order shipping from today forward will include this update.

Holding down the footswitch at power on cycles modes.
1 - Normal
2 - Auto-Power On
3 - Channel Switching

 

[zgrav]

I like the option to place the order and have it ship when the product is back in stock.

 

[Robert]

I like the option to place the order and have it ship when the product is back in stock.

Normally backorders are too complicated to keep up with, the cart system isn't really designed for it... In this case we're just waiting on more microcontrollers and they'll be here Wednesday so it shouldn't cause too much trouble.