Boss SD-1 // Killswitch pedal

[truce11]

This past week/weekend I purchased one of those ColdHeat soldering irons.  What better way to test than some DIY fun.  I had the parts to modify my used Boss SD-1 so I did it (using a info from indyguitarist for fullclone mod - just wanted to see how well the interesting idea goes.)


Everything worked fine.  I'm used to having a super hot soldering iron on at all times, constant tip cleaning, and using just a touch of solder to help the transfer of heat, etc.  ColdHeat is delicate in comparison.  It works.  Just not for me I suppose.  (ended up getting a refund to get a cheap 15/30W iron from radioshack)   :oops:   and it sounded like a good idea...


Erm... Oh yes, the Killswitch effect.   I don't know my own strength.  I actually pulled some joints right off the pcb - lifting the pad(?) with it.  I just soldered the connection firm - i got continuity.  :twisted:

So it works.   I close it back up.  It doesn't work - so i slowly unscrew one screw - and it works.  After some playing around (testing)  - it seems to cut the signal when pressure is applied to the back cover.  Viola - killswitch.  I had fun just tapping away - doing Bends-era variable tremolos.  Some stuttered solos.  Rad.

I know it's not Perfect. but I like this mistake.  

[sigmafia]

hi.  i just joined this site.  i am for sure a newby.  im here to learn how to build (or buy) a trem pedal that only engages when the stomp is held down (no click).  and i want it to completely kill the signal and turn it back on... like a fast stutter effect.  The only knob would need to control the speed.  The depth should remain as high as possible at all times.  do you know where i can find something like this?  or what direction i could go to do so. 

thanks,
mat