Reed switches with pedals?

[JTEX]

Just wondering if anyone tried (or thought about) using reed switches in conjunction with a footswitch actuator like this...


...(plus a little magnet) to make a highly reliable momentary SPST switch. I know some pedals use tact switches with this (like Line6). Just thinking that a reed switch might be more reliable. Thoughts?

 

[iamjackslackof]

I've never seen this before, how does it work exactly?

 

[JTEX]

Well, stay tuned, I'm working on it. I have the actuator, as seen in the pic. I'll remove the spring, replace it with a tiny magnet, and put a reed switch underneath. No mechanical contact. Should last forever.

 

[szukalski]

It may be similar to what Vahlbruch do with their pedals. I haven’t seen it up close but they mention a magnet based switch.

 

[JTEX]

I just tested it and it works. Using a 4x1mm magnet glued to the tip of the rod inside the actuator.