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Re: On/Off Type Foot Switches

7/22/1999 9:56 PM
Farrow	Re: On/Off Type Foot Switches I would think it all depends on the rack unit. Many have batteries in the footswitches only to power the indicator LEDs on the footswitches. Here's a simple test - put your ammeter in series with the battery. If there's a reading when the "bypass" is engaged, then the current's being drawn. Also, most units are designed such that if there's no pedal present, the default status is "on." I think most makers opt for the simplest solution, that of closing a circuit that energizes a bypass relay or electronic switch. Farrow http://surf.to/pharaohamps

7/22/1999 9:56 PM

Farrow

Re: On/Off Type Foot Switches

I would think it all depends on the rack unit. Many have batteries in the footswitches only to power the indicator LEDs on the footswitches. Here's a simple test - put your ammeter in series with the battery. If there's a reading when the "bypass" is engaged, then the current's being drawn. Also, most units are designed such that if there's no pedal present, the default status is "on." I think most makers opt for the simplest solution, that of closing a circuit that energizes a bypass relay or electronic switch.

Farrow

http://surf.to/pharaohamps

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Steve A. Farrow: ... -- 7/23/1999 5:59 AM