Getting power for a Cusack TBS2 footswitch from an older Deluxe Memory Man?

Started by plunderpot, October 24, 2010, 05:40:50 PM

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plunderpot

So I've purchased one of Cusack's TBS2 footswitches http://cusackmusic.com/wp/?page_id=22, and have been working on installing it in my older Deluxe Memory Man (w attached AC cable). The TBS2 switch needs anywhere between +6-24VDC to operate, but I'm unsure of how to get that from the DMM board/etc...  I've looked at the schematic I could find but don't feel any closer...  Does anyone have any suggestions?  I apologize for the perhaps lame question...   :icon_redface:

Let me know, I'm stoked for some soft-switch true-bypass action!
All the best,
J

o2bthecream

According to the schematic, the circuit uses a positive ground. I'm not sure if you can use the TBS switch with a positive ground circuit and you'd probably have to contact the Cusack people to find out. Otherwise you'd have make a secondary power source for the switch - either a 9v battery or add a small positive DC supply.

Here's the schematic I found for reference:
http://www.freeinfosociety.com/media/images/2051.gif

plunderpot

Makes sense - thanks!  I contact Cusack - hope to hear back from him soon...