Custom footswitch

[cwebb]

I am looking to try to create my own footswitch for a peavey ultra 112 I would like some advice and stuff for making on and a possible parts list please, here is the schematic: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SdQcTkuHSmo/UPIe--RirrI/AAAAAAAABR8/2Bt5qCOGECw/s1600/Ultra+60,120+fs.jpg

 

[cwebb]

Re: Custom footswitch

anything?

 

[hydro]

Re: Custom footswitch

I am not sure if this will help or not (not sure if you just need the switch or want to build it yourself) but this is a company I have used for custom switches:

http://blackmagicswitches.com/

Not sure if they build to spec but they may have something that will do what you will need without you having to build anything. The one I bought was well-made.

 

[hydro]

Re: Custom footswitch

More specifically, they build a replacement for your model amp:

http://blackmagicswitches.com/index...mart_product_id=302&virtuemart_category_id=27

 

[Surgeon]

Re: Custom footswitch

Based on the diagram you posted earlier, it's gonna be quite simple.

-One large enclosure (such as 1590DD Hammond-style)
-3 spdt (or dpdt using only one side) footswitches
-4 leds with bezels
-Wire
-7pin male and female connectors (buy 3-4 of each so you can experiment)... I always like to build my switches with removable cable as opposed to hardwired. That way, you can make yourself a short cable for home-use and a longer one for gigs if needed. YOu'll need 2 males (one on each end of your cable) and a female on your enclosure
-7 conductor cable...that's the trickiest part (at least for me in canada). Check eBay for that stuff. It's not gonna be cheap.

Drill your enclosure according to the layout of the switches you're looking for (be sure to allow plenty of space for your feet... place two as close to the edge as you can and one in the center).
-Drill your led holes according to the bezels
-Drill your enclosure for the female 7-pin connector
-Connect everything as per the diagram
-Solder the male 7-pins to each end of the cable making sure that each strand is connected to the exact same pin on each male connector.

You need the aforementioned hardware, a good soldering iron, some heatshrink and some patience.

If you need a bit of inspiration, you can check my footswitch build thread for my rectoverb switch: https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?257888-DIY-Mesa-Rectoverb-Series-1-Footswitch

 

[cwebb]

Re: Custom footswitch

I bought the amp, and then found out it did come with a footswitch it just needs a new 7 pin connector, or the old one needs to be resolderd. I'm opting for a new one as the old one is sorta flimsy and looks easily broken