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Re: echoplex- footswitch problem?


thanks Ted, Steve, Andre, Dave.

i'll look into, and prob buy, the mouser electronics bag of switches, and 
work on my soldering skills.   i'll let you know how it goes.

best,
danny





>From: ArsOcarina@aol.com
>Reply-To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
>To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
>Subject: Re: echoplex- footswitch problem?
>Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 15:29:24 EST
>
>Dani,
>
>In a message dated 1/29/04 8:05:15 AM, danioore@hotmail.com writes:
>
> >pressing record takes me into 'parameter' select mode or switches
> >to next loop and starts recording or some other mode, and if/when
> >i manage to reset by long pressing record, it usually stubbornly resets
> >to "2.00" or "2.25" seconds -or some number other than empty loop.
> >other buttons become equally disfunctional in these cases, and turning
> >the echoplex off, global reset does not always solve the problem.
>
>I'll pipe in here with my 2 cents. The symptoms you describe sound to me
>like the "record" switch has gone bad (intermittently getting stuck) on 
>the
>EFC-7. For me this has been the typical problem when a switch fails -- and
>more often than not it IS the "record" switch since that's the one you
>hit most.
>
>These parts are cheap and none-too-sturdy. However, they are nice and
>quiet -- no loud "clicks" when they're depressed like those sturdier metal
>footswitches common on many other effects. Replacements are easily
>obtained from Mouser Electronic Supply. For something like $17.00 you
>can buy a bulk bag of 'em that will be a lifetime supply.
>
>I've had my EDPs since the mid '90s and with semi-continual use (and heavy
>feet) these things break every so often. I'm glad I bought the big bag.
>Anyone who is even halfway competent with a soldering iron can replace
>these switches in just a few minutes. It's not hard at all. In fact, I'll 
>go
>a little further . . . any musician who uses electricity owes it to 
>themselves
>to learn basic soldering skills. It'll save you time, money and no end of
>grief in the long run.
>
>Anywho the part number is availble on the LD website somewhere.
>Check it out.
>
>Best,
>
>tEd ® kiLLiAn
>
>http://www.pfmentum.com/flux.html
>http://www.CDbaby.com/cd/tedkillian
>http://www.guitar9.com/fluxaeterna.html
>http://www.indiejazz.com/ProductDetailsView.aspx?ProductID=193
>

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