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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: Guybrush on January 22, 2024, 10:32:43 PM

Title: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: Guybrush on January 22, 2024, 10:32:43 PM
Hey all.

I'm looking to build an A/B switcher with 3 TRS jacks, so I can connect one effect pedal to two expression devices and switch between which one controls the pedal via a foot switch.

I've built heaps of pedals in the past but usually work from kits so just hoping someone here can help me with how to wire it all together. I've found examples on Beavis Audio but they only show mono jack sockets which unfortunately won't work for my needs.

I won't be needing an LED so just need help connecting the 3pdt and the three jacks as per the image.

(https://i.ibb.co/XLgW0kG/A-B-Madbean.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GpLdY3r)

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Edit: Fixed the mistake in the image as per Brian's message below
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: madbean on January 22, 2024, 11:34:30 PM
I got a little thrown off by your labeling. You are switching between two expression devices and outputting the selected one to your effect, correct? In that case, you have two ins and one out not the other way around. Or did I misunderstand?
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: mauman on January 23, 2024, 12:28:08 AM
This should do it.
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: Guybrush on January 23, 2024, 08:52:02 AM
Quote from: madbean on January 22, 2024, 11:34:30 PM
I got a little thrown off by your labeling. You are switching between two expression devices and outputting the selected one to your effect, correct? In that case, you have two ins and one out not the other way around. Or did I misunderstand?

Ahh, you're right. I've been out of the game a little while and I'm rusty. Thanks for spotting the error.

I've corrected the image in my original post.
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: Guybrush on January 23, 2024, 09:01:05 AM
Quote from: mauman on January 23, 2024, 12:28:08 AM
This should do it.

Thank you. Like this?

(https://i.ibb.co/1q4Nb58/A-B-Madbean2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xjrb30J)
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: mauman on January 23, 2024, 01:00:02 PM
Exactly! ;)
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: madbean on January 23, 2024, 01:20:47 PM
You can just wire the sleeves together. No need to send them to the switch.
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: Guybrush on January 23, 2024, 02:04:47 PM
Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 01:20:47 PM
You can just wire the sleeves together. No need to send them to the switch.

Ahh ok, thanks.

Like this then? Does the switch not need a ground connection at all?

(https://i.ibb.co/BG2zdc7/A-B-Madbean3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Mfk2WZj)
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: madbean on January 23, 2024, 02:11:15 PM
Quote from: Guybrush on January 23, 2024, 02:04:47 PM
Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 01:20:47 PM
You can just wire the sleeves together. No need to send them to the switch.

Ahh ok, thanks.

Like this then? Does the switch not need a ground connection at all?

(https://i.ibb.co/BG2zdc7/A-B-Madbean3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Mfk2WZj)

No, it shouldn't. So long as the sleeves are connected then you have ground all the way through to the effect.
Title: Re: Help needed please. How to wire an A/B switcher using TRS jacks.
Post by: Guybrush on January 23, 2024, 02:28:46 PM
Thanks Brian.

Much appreciated as always.