Scrambler Debugging

Started by Deep Blue, September 28, 2003, 05:51:22 PM

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Deep Blue

I'm building an AMPEG Scrambler for a friend, and it's being a real jerk about it.

When I plug it in, I can play just fine on true-bypass.  When it hit the switch, nothing.  Nothing at all.  Can't get a sound.

I've tested the pots, and they are fine.  I've checked the wiring some 10 times, and it's perfect.  The soldering job is fine - I've checked every single joint a dozen times, and retouched every joint on the board at least twice.  No paths are crossed or anything.

The LED works.  And I get the right readings from the transistors, which are in the right orientation.  Also, the polarized caps are in the right orientation.

I've checked everything I know to check.  I suspect a faulty switch.  I'll switch out the switch tomorrow when my batch from Aron arrives (woo woo :) ), but until then, what else could be wrong with my pedal?  Is there something I can do to check the switch?
--Deep Blue
resident newbie

dubs

Wire the input and output of the board direct to the jacks, that way you'll know whether the switch is at fault or not.
Cheers!