Wiring Switches...

[Seizurema]

Well, I am still a huge noob, but I'm wondering how to wire a switch. Not like...physically, but on schematics that don't show how the switch hooks up. I assume there's an easy way and I would be grateful if somone could tell/show me. Unless it does depend on the circuit...haha I don't really know.

Thanks in advance.

[distorto]

Here tou go:

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=970.0

[bkanber]

There's also the link to the DIY FAQ at the top of the page. It explains all that kind of stuff.

[Pushtone]

If you talking toggle switches....

I see it done like this:



Where each pole is drawn separately.
If a switch has more than one pole, a dotted line connects the poles to show they will both toggle.
The simple diagram above shows two, double pole switches.

But there are many kinds of switches.
If you have a look at some schematics at geofex.com or where ever you will see symbols like this.
Like this one...
http://www.geofex.com/article_folders/juggler/juggler.htm

Boss and other buffered bypass pedals use a momentary switch.
The momentary tactile switches use a different symbol.

Heres one for a four pole, three position rotary switch
http://spec.e-switch.com/G-T/G510270B.pdf


Oh, here's a good pic of symbols

[darron]

here's my take on the matter with a few visuals showing audio flow through the switch:
http://www.dazatronyx.com/support/true-bypass-technique.pdf

[Seizurema]

Ah yeah. Haha, I was talking about stomp switches. The first link did clear it up though (not sure how I missed it in the first place).

Thanks guys.