Switching effect on/off

gruforevs · Post by **gruforevs** » 30 May 2010, 02:45

This is a really n00by question but I still must ask it. What should be used for a switch to switch an effect on or off? SPST OR SPDT?

Greg · Post by **Greg** » 30 May 2010, 04:17

It depends how you want to switch and what exactly you want to switch.

Most effects use a 3PDT footswitch.
The extra set of contacts is used for the LED indicator.

You can get away with a 2PDT if you use a few extra components.. search "Millenium Bypass".

gruforevs · Post by **gruforevs** » 30 May 2010, 22:27

I just want my guitar signal to be affected when it's on and not be affected when it's off. I don't want/need an led or anything like that. In this case, which type of switch should I use?

Hides-His-Eyes · Post by **Hides-His-Eyes** » 30 May 2010, 23:13

DPDT.

blenk · Post by **blenk** » 13 Feb 2011, 14:21

Ok ive just got a DPDT footswicth, can someone help me with wiring it,

- - Effect input and effect output
- - jack in and jack out
- - Jumper theses too

is that right?

Do i not need a ground?

Hides-His-Eyes · Post by **Hides-His-Eyes** » 13 Feb 2011, 18:35

That is a perfectly acceptable way. there is an alternative with a ground if you want it.

blenk · Post by **blenk** » 13 Feb 2011, 21:07

cool as long as i dont need the ground that should be fine thanks