Trembling Loon Tremolo - silences when I put the lid on
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Alan W
Well-known member
Most likely cause would be the box bottom touching something (maybe the lug from one of the sockets) and shorting it out. So, I’d start by looking at anything that might come into contact with the bottom as it gets screwed down. If it’s a part that can’t be repositioned easily, try putting two layers of electricians tape on the bottom around where the contact would be.
Welcome to the forum. It’s generally a good idea to post some “gut shots” when asking for help troubleshooting.
Welcome to the forum. It’s generally a good idea to post some “gut shots” when asking for help troubleshooting.
BuddytheReow
Breadboard Baker
A wire on your footswitch seems to be touching the enclosure, or reeeeeeallly close to it. Turn it a little bit.
Alan W
Well-known member
I think @phi1 has the answer—when you say that it works with the cover off, are you getting a tremelo like sound, or is it sounding like a guitar being played? Looking at your circuit board, there’s an empty spot, with an “a” and a “k” labelled near the holes. A led goes there, with that little flat part that is next to it, bent to face the led. That’s the part of the circuit that makes the tremelo throb, and with the cover off, the light makes it work. When you close it, it goes silent. Put the led there, and point the ldr at it.
comradehoser
Well-known member
If it is working in box until you put the lid on, most likely it's the prong or wire for your jack's tip connection contacting the lid. That would divert the signal to ground. It's a great tremolo and one of my favorite pedals, hope you get it working.
