Tyrian Distortion Switch problem

[erik666]

Hello everyone,
I started building stompboxes a couple of months ago and I've got a Tyrian Distortion on the way.
I soldered all the components, and I think my solders are not excellent but not too bad but when I was trying to solder the DPDT switch, the cover (not sure of the word) of the switch touches the components' solders on the back of the pcb (with the picture, it will be easier to understand). That kind of contact will do a short circuit directly, right?
Are there different sizes for the switches? For the record, the one I have is a Miyama DPDT on/off/on Toggle.
I know there are already tons of Tyrian builds and works so I'm sure there is a way ;-)
Thanx in advance for your help and have a noisy day!

 

[Sturdag Lagernathy]

That should be just fine. Very low voltage and current in a pedal, no real chance for a short to ground. An air gap of any size is really all you need. You're soldering looks great! There are different size switches, mini, submini, etc., but looks like you have the right one.

 

[erik666]

Cool, thanx for your answer. Could it be necessary to add like some electrical tape on the back of the switch?

 

[Feral Feline]

Yes, there are different sizes of switches. Download the datasheet of yours, and the datasheets of switches recommended in the build doc. Doesn't hurt to have a good collection of datasheets: Alpha, Miyama, Taiway, etc.

I don't see any metal touching metal in the pic, but that's not to say there isn't some point of contact between the switch and other solder joints, as I can't see the bottom-side of the switch. The main cover/case/body of the DPDT isn't conductive, but again, can't see what metal bits are protruding from the bottom of your Miyama.

In future, trim those lead nubs down further, as much as possible. Sometimes I'll even reflow after making the cut, just to make sure the act of cutting the lead hasn't introduced a crack/cold-join.

 

[erik666]

Thanx for the advice, I'll do that about those lead nubs. And I'll see when I will receive others switches I ordered ;-)
Cheers!