Opinions on dual foot switch

[stevie1556]

I'm getting ready to build and box a booster with a 2nd stage that can be added via a switch, however, I'm feeling adventurous and thinking about rather then using a switch, using a secondary foot switch. However, as the board is only small, I'm thinking of using a 1590B, but have it on its side in landscape view, with the on/off foot switch on the left, and the 2nd stage foot switch on the right. I've had a quick play around, and it will all fit comfortably in the box I think, but will the foot switches be too close together? I've never done a dual foot switch pedal before so I'm not sure if they would be too close or not.

Answers on a postcard please!.......

[pickdropper]

ZVex has done this a number of times and a lot of folks seem to have no problem with it. 

I think that whether or not it is a problem is in the foot of the beholder.

[stevie1556]

Mmm, that's a good point about Zvex. I just didn't want to do a dual foot switch and find that it wasn't ideal in a 1590B.

I'm going to get the board built up later, and possibly get the box drilled if I have enough time. I've got very high hopes for this board!

[sturgeo]

Sounds like my Naughty Nun pedal, clean most of the time but can get dirty with the mu amp.

Again 2 switches in a 1590B is fine, i tried to get fancy and used a single momentary switch with a ATTiny, single tap for on and off, double tap to engage the mu amp. Preferred the simpler 2 switched version in the end!

[sturgeo]

If it is the same sort of circuit, a tip is to put the 100k to GND and a trimmer on the 2nd foot switch.
This'll help dial back the volume when the mu amp is engaged.

As a pic is worth a thousand words!