Aion Andromeda build...everything works but bypass

[rgm]

Just built.  When switched on, everything works correctly but when off and it should just be true bypass of the guitar signal... there is no signal.

[vigilante397]

Sounds like a switch wiring problem. Can we see a diagram of how you wired your switch and a picture of the wiring?

[rgm]

No wiring diagram or switch wiring schematic. Uses mini pcb board solder to switch and cables... very clever.

[vigilante397]

Well can I still see a picture? If the effect works but you're not getting bypassed signal then the logical solution would be something wrong with the switch.

Alternatively, do you have a multimeter to check continuity of the switch to make sure the switch itself isn't bad?

[anotherjim]

Kit or just the pcb? It's designed for switches with flat solder lugs. If you bought a 3PDT with square solder pins, then you can mistakenly fit it turned 90 degrees off.

[antonis]

Well said Jim, but in case of 90^o rotation, there shouldn't work effect-ON either..

[rgm]

It is a kit and no possibilty of 90 degree switch rotation. 180 degree rotation yes, but switch lugs are not numbered and no instruction mentions unique switch orientation.

Any body have a schematic for these 9 lug switches?

If the switch is the problem, I cannot remove because it is soldered to a mini pcb board at all 9 pins. But there are cables I can disconnect to check for shorts possibly.

Hmmmm..... bummer because these are briliantly engineered,

[antonis]

Any body have a schematic for these 9 lug switches?

[rgm]

Thank you Antonis.

[rgm]

Fixed it. Thought about this overnight. Removed the board holding the I/O jacks (just a mechanical disassembly) and it worked. Hence the board bottom was shorting out somewhere. Put in a cardboard insulator.

Cannot praise the instructions and assembly design of this pedal enough. A++

[Ben N]

Glad to hear you like it and worked out the issue. I built one, but using the older version of the board, wiring the 3PDT straight to the board, and I absolutely love it. It sounds ace, and the bass control makes it super-useable.