DIY – Enclosure for 6 Switch Guitar Effects Pedal Circuit

This enclosure is made from 2 inch diameter PVC pipe with end caps, then cut in half. Switches are mounted 3 inches on center. Adequate switch spacing is essential to allow easy pedal activation. This assembly will be attached to a base board when completed. Using 2 inch diameter pipe allows 1 inch of internal … Continue reading DIY – Enclosure for 6 Switch Guitar Effects Pedal Circuit →

DIY – “Mini 6” – for TC Helicon processors.

I'm working on (progressing) a switch project that will toggle TC Helicon processor functions from a microphone stand mounted enclosure. The circuit mimics the operation of the TC Helicon "Switch 6" accessory pedal. The circuit and jack will fit into a 5 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter tube. I plan to use PVC pipe for … Continue reading DIY – “Mini 6” – for TC Helicon processors. →

DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – circuit build update 2019/5/5

I have refined this DIY circuit for use with the TC Helicon pedals, and will be making DIY kits available for purchase. This circuit mimics the operation of the TC Helicon Switch 6.The circuit kit will include the circuit board, 12 - twelve inch lengths of switch wire (adequate for a switch panel with the … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – circuit build update 2019/5/5 →

DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – Test circuit build – Function test completed

Here is a test circuit that I built to mimic the functions of a "TC Helicon Switch-6" accessory pedal, used for TC HELICON vocal/guitar processors, compatible with Voicelive 3, Voicelive 3 Extreme, Voicelive Touch 2, Play Acoustic, Play Electric, and Perform-V. This test circuit has only been function tested on the Play Acoustic pedal that … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – Test circuit build – Function test completed →

DIY – TC Helicon Switch 3 for Play Acoustic – circuit build – function test

I made a test circuit prior to building a DIY pedal to activate functions in a "TC Helicon Play Acoustic" acoustic guitar effects and vocal harmonizer pedal that I own. The circuit includes 3 momentary contact, normally open tactile switches, an L3WEGW LED (light emitting diode), some wire, and a Switchcraft TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch 3 for Play Acoustic – circuit build – function test →