Foot switch button replacement

poipounder57
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Foot switch button replacement

« on: February 23, 2011, 02:36:10 AM »

Hi...it's been awhile since my last post...been playing my OTS Grin

I think I stepped the button to hard...you know how it get's in the heat of the moment Grin

the climax of the solo Grin

Has anyone replaced the footswitch button with a 3PDT Footswitch ? Does it wire up the same way?
Thanks!!!


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Re: Foot switch button replacement

« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 03:57:30 AM »

If the issue is that the amp is not switching channels when you step on the footswitch, I had a similar issue a few months ago. Turned out the ground wire had become disconnected. Quick fix with a soldering iron.


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Re: Foot switch button replacement

« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 04:42:59 AM »

Thanks for your reply bobogoblin. Wish it was just soldering a ground wire. The boost button is broken...it doesn't return to the ready position. I need to replace it with a new switch. Ill try Radio Shack tomorrow...they may have a replacement switch.

My OTS has been my #1 amp since day one...it's a sweet amp!!! The footswitch buttons have been stomp on a few times Grin


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Re: Foot switch button replacement

« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2011, 01:15:18 AM »

I'd be getting a pair of these bad boys, solid as a rock, and much nicer feel than the ceriatone supplied ones. (less 'crunchy')

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=3pdt&_sacat=See-All-Categories

the blue ones are better.

source: been building pedals for years...


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Re: Foot switch button replacement

« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2011, 01:57:40 AM »

Thanks Jimbo!!! Yes...the 3PDT's are great switches. I'm not much of a electronic wiz...so I need a little help in the wiring dept. The footswitch button on the OTS has 6 connection points and the 3PDT has 9. I need to know where the wires go on the 3PDT.
Could you post or send me a wiring diagram? Thanks!!!


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Re: Foot switch button replacement

« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2011, 02:06:21 AM »

If you look @ the 3pdt switch just copy what was originally there. Write on a piece of paper which wires went where. You only use the 6 lugs on the 3pdt switch. If your looking @ the bottom use the 3 center and the 3 left poles. The switch is the right way when the poles are horizontal.

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Re: Foot switch button replacement

« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2011, 02:19:08 AM »

Thanks for the info. boldaslove!!!


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