so how do you wire the input so the battery disengages......

vanguard · Post by **vanguard** » 23 Apr 2008, 16:19

...when you pull the cord out? i just built a pedal, and you can switch it on/off even when the input cord is pulled out. how do do this?

thanks

Post by **modman** » 23 Apr 2008, 19:11

Have a look at this overview page at GGG, you will need a different diagram depending on the fact you use LED and DC jack or not.

have fun

bajaman · Post by **bajaman** » 23 Apr 2008, 20:45

The easiest way is to use a stereo input socket - three connections: Tip, Ring, and Sleeve.
Tip is for signal input
Sleeve is for ground connection
Attach the black wire from your battery clip to the Ring connection
All done

bajaman

schumann · Post by **schumann** » 31 Oct 2008, 09:42

Hi all!

Hey i went to try out some of my friend's boutique pedals and I noticed that when my input/output is disconnected, the power/battery is cutted off and the LED would not light up. If i plug in a DC(off) my battery is cutted off and the LED would not light if i press the switch. Anybody has any ideal what i'm talking about? and knows how to do that? I want to do that to save battery power in my DIY pedals.
Some help from the pros around here??

Thanks man!

Post by **modman** » 03 Nov 2008, 08:34

I merged your message into a thread that already answers your question (I think....

schumann · Post by **schumann** » 04 Nov 2008, 09:02

thanks alot man!

bencoles · Post by **bencoles** » 29 Jul 2009, 13:31

hi there just finished building an A/B box to this layout, but just realised that if i used battery the leds are always on, i know there is a way to use a stereo jack to break the battery circuit when no jack is inserted but am a little unsure how to do this. If someone here could help that would be guuuureat!

himister · Post by **himister** » 29 Jul 2009, 14:31

bencoles wrote:i know there is a way to use a stereo jack to break the battery circuit when no jack is inserted but am a little unsure how to do this. If someone here could help that would be guuuureat!

Hi.
Change the input jack to stereo (TRS - tip, ring, sleeve) and connect battery ground (- negative) to middle one it's the ring, so when you plug cable jack it will connect negative battery supply to ground (ring and sleeve connected) and that's it!

Just like any other pedal, when you unplug the input cable it will brake the circuit and consume the battery life!

Cheers

Post by **modman** » 29 Jul 2009, 14:41

Merged into an existing FAQ thread...