Newby Build ABC Pedal

[okies]

Hi guys, Im new here and new to pedal building, I'm just trying to put together an ABC pedal, Im going to use it to switch between my Silverface Princeton Reverb and 3 different speaker cabinets. Im having some problems (bout to pull my hair out) and was hoping someone would take a look at the pics and schematic im using to see if you can spot the problem. At this point Im getting nothing, I have tested the led, so I know they are good, as is the battery. Thanks in advance for any help.





Steve

[PRR]

Just looking at the first wire, from IN jack to switch:

You have wired the switch wrong: turned 90 degrees.



See which way the lugs go? On a 9-pin switch, that is the only way to know which way the poles go.

[okies]

Thank you very much, I rewired the switches and am now getting all 3 positions to work, however, the pedal has no "off" position? It should shut completely off with some combination of switching, shouldnt it?

[PRR]

> the pedal has no "off" position?

Correct, no OFF position.

[okies]

Thanks, I'll just wire a mini switch in to the battery leads, just to preserve battery life.

By the way, I really appreciate the help, this is a great forum, maybe I will learn enough to be able to contribute knowledge at some point.

[PRR]

> I'll just wire a mini switch in to the battery leads, just to preserve battery life.

Yes; or study the often-used method of using the extra finger on a "stereo" jack to un-ground the battery; or snip the "A" LED (if it is not in "B" or "C" it must be in "A" mode) and always put-away in the "A" (all off) position.

[tombaker]

Thanks for putting up this thread.
I looked all over the net for an ABC wiring guide and all I could turn up was the Morley ABC schematic. I fit mine into a smaller case, it was a tight fit and the wiring is a little messy but it works like a treat.

[tombaker]