I made a Looper Pedal... Out of an Altoids Container
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BigAlTheBird
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Re: I made a Looper Pedal... Out of an Altoids Container
I don't feel like an idiot anymore! At least somebody else doesn't know what the heck this is.
I don't feel like an idiot anymore! At least somebody else doesn't know what the heck this is.
HolyDirt
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Re: I made a Looper Pedal... Out of an Altoids Container
Here's the layout I used!
I used a relay instead of a normal DPDT switch because the only DPDT stompswitches I had were just a hair too tall to sit comfortably in the altoids container..
For those of you who don't know what this does, it's basically an effects loops that can be turned on and off. You can turn on multiple pedals, then use this switch to make them work all at once, or just use them to bypass pedals that color your tone when they're off. It's a simple design but very useful. Thanks for the compliments guys... My ego is doing well now!
I just rewired it too... it's much cleaner and now I can proudly display the insides....
Here's the layout I used!
I used a relay instead of a normal DPDT switch because the only DPDT stompswitches I had were just a hair too tall to sit comfortably in the altoids container..
For those of you who don't know what this does, it's basically an effects loops that can be turned on and off. You can turn on multiple pedals, then use this switch to make them work all at once, or just use them to bypass pedals that color your tone when they're off. It's a simple design but very useful. Thanks for the compliments guys... My ego is doing well now!
I just rewired it too... it's much cleaner and now I can proudly display the insides....
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ratherdashing
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Re: I made a Looper Pedal... Out of an Altoids Container
+1. I think what you have is more commonly called a line selector.
Scott_F said:
+1. I think what you have is more commonly called a line selector.
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MartinSixStringCustoms
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Re: I made a Looper Pedal... Out of an Altoids Container
Pretty neat. Nice job bro!
Pretty neat. Nice job bro!
Gearjoneser
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Re: I made a Looper Pedal... Out of an Altoids Container
Brilliant idea, and it's actually a funny pedal to have on a pedalboard!
I'm really surprised that the box was deep enough to fit all the jacks and switch, not to mention all the wires. I'm assuming the switch rests against the bottom of the tin, so the lid doesn't crush in when you step on it?
Brilliant idea, and it's actually a funny pedal to have on a pedalboard!
I'm really surprised that the box was deep enough to fit all the jacks and switch, not to mention all the wires. I'm assuming the switch rests against the bottom of the tin, so the lid doesn't crush in when you step on it?
ErikH
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Re: I made a Looper Pedal... Out of an Altoids Container
You are isolating where the switch touches from the rest of the tin aren't you? If those pins on the switch touch the bottom it will ground out and not work. Just put a piece of thin cardboard there or a thin piece of foam. Anything nonconductive will work to keep those pins from touching the tin.
You are isolating where the switch touches from the rest of the tin aren't you? If those pins on the switch touch the bottom it will ground out and not work. Just put a piece of thin cardboard there or a thin piece of foam. Anything nonconductive will work to keep those pins from touching the tin.
clint_41
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Re: I made a Looper Pedal... Out of an Altoids Container
DAMN! first that way cool 3 distortion pedal rackmount (at least i think it was a rackmount) and now this.... you, sir, are a genious. all i have ever used an empty altoids can for was........... well i didnt use it to make a way cool looper pedal. well done
DAMN! first that way cool 3 distortion pedal rackmount (at least i think it was a rackmount) and now this.... you, sir, are a genious. all i have ever used an empty altoids can for was........... well i didnt use it to make a way cool looper pedal. well done
