dead maestro PS1 phaser

Started by escapepod, February 16, 2010, 03:01:22 PM

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escapepod

hi
i have aquired a maestro ps1 phaser,but it only works in bypass.when you turn the effect on no sound comes out of the amp.
i have had a look inside and none of the components look burnt out etc....
also the rocker switch for power on/off is missing the plastic rocker,but the mechanical part of the switch is intact (and can be switched on/off with the lid of a biro) so this will need to be replaced too.
i have seen inside a couple of other units on ebay listings and the wiring is slightly different to mine,but i don't know if this is because they are ps1-a or ps1-b's with possible board revisions.
i would really like to get this unit working again.so if anyone could give me some pointers on where to start that'd be great.

thanks in advance
escapepod

theehman

Check your voltages first.  I forget the actual value, but I believe you should have +9 and -9 on the op-amps.
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