Ok, need serious help. First build: GGG ROss clone (update)

[hubble]

ok well this is my first build and i felt confident when starting but the wiring is giving me trouble.

im using this schematic: http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/v2/diagrams/geo_d&r_comp.pdf

with this wiring: http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/v2/diagrams/switch_lo_3pdt_tb_dcjack.gif

running guitar > comp > amp. and i have no clue why its not working.  when i hit the switch there is a signal thats very clean, sounds like it would if it were switched off.  the pots dont change the sound (as far as i can tell).  

could there be a problem wiht the wiring? or would is rather be a malfunction of parts?  

im not exactly sure i have the wires right.  on the wiring diagram in the pdf file i have the first 5 holes like this: wire from sleeve of input > first hole, wire from left middle lug of switch > second, black wire on dc jack wiring(second link above)> third, green wire from switch(second link)> 4th, then the 9v+ from the link.  then a wire from output jack > level pot like in the pdf file.  then the purple wire from the switch to the middle of the level pot.  thats just the onboard wiring, everything else is same as pic.

this was the best i could do figuring it out on my own, if anyone can debug my wiring for me and tell me whats up i would REALLY appreciate it.

thanks, hub

ps i just have it laying out, not in the enclosure yet.  and i have a wire connecting both sleeves together (i was told to do this not sure if its right.)  but the led doesnt come on when i hit the switch either way.

[Mark Hammer]

There are 5 transistors in this pedal.  That means you have, oh I dunno, about 300 ways[/size] for them to be installed wrong because the pinout is different than you thought.

Wouldn't be the first time one of our brethren fell into that sink-hole.  Get yourself a pinout of the transistor you used and verify every pin location.

[fretbuzz2003]

If you are using the board shown in RG's article, you most definately wired it incorrectly. The wiring diagram you are using is a general diagram, and the pads shown do not correspond to the pads on the board you are using. You need to wire it according to the layout shown in R.G.'s article.

If you are using a 3PDT switch, then wire the switch according to the general wiring diagram you mentioned, only keep in mind where the wires should go on the board.

In your case, the black wire from the switch would go to ground on the board (the trace running along the outer edge of the board on three sides). The input wire (green) from the switch would go to the second pad from the left at the top of the board above C1. The output wire (purple) from the switch would go to the middle lug of the level pot. The power wire (red) from the battery or DC jack would go to the fifth hole from the left at the top of the board

[crawler486]

When starting out with a project I dont normally
put in place the switches and bypass. I just place the input
and ouput jack. So, if it doesnt work, I know the problem
is in the circuit itself.

[hubble]

ok i made some changes, cant go into real big detail right now.  still not sure if i got all the wires correct but i got the led working, and the bypass.  the signal when the switch is off is clean like if it were just plugged into the amp.  when i hit the switch its very jumbled and cuts off the notes real short, cant really describe it, very scratcy sounding.  but its a start.

any additional help would be appreciated. ill add more info on the current wiring to help out later, busy right now.  thanks alot for all the help so far!

thanks, hub

[hubble]

just a quick check, i got the power(red) to the fifth hole, the other wire from the DC jack i have on the 4th hole.  two from the switch on 1 and 2, and the input jack on 3.  i think thats how i have it, ill have to double check but just wondering if the DC jack is supposed to  be wired - on the 4th and + on the fifth holes.

[hubble]

anybody?  could there be a problem with the board/parts?