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    Effect Control V12e

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    Ease of build Advanced

    Effect Control V1.2e


    -partscount Medium
    -density High
    Parts sourcing Normal Single switching solution for multi-effect pedals
    Enclosure fitting Normal
    Debugging level Advanced

    Overview
    Everything started with the Ultimate switch. It was a great solution for switching multiple pedals in a box and single
    modules could be used as relay bypass board.
    Here is the next step: The Effect-Control unit can do better to get your multi-build working as there are even more
    available options than before. The features are:

     up to five relay channels


     fewer channels possible
     Mode1: standard switching On/Off for each channel
     Mode2: real radiobutton-mode (One channel is active at any time)
     Mode3: fake radiobutton-mode (One channel is active but can also be toggled off – unit bypass)
     Mode4: cycle through channels (up and/or down using one or two momentary switches)

    Version 1.2 of the circuit also has the “Mute”-feature which allows for absolutely quiet switching!
    Version 1.2e has a new feature which allows to totally Mute the unit when SW_6 is activated (unused before)

    General
    I developed this unit for a custom multi-effects unit I built. The build used standard true-bypass-switching but using the
    experience from the Ultimate switch I decided to make it even more flexible and powerful.

    There is a power rail which allows to power the inbox effects directly from the unit. Effect connectors have +9V, 0V,
    Effect IN, Effect OUT available.

    There is the possibility to mount the LEDs (loop indicators) directly to the board or to use them externally via the
    switch connectors.

    The board has mounting holes for plastic standoffs in the corners.

    The board can also be used to build an external looper device. Please see the special wiring notes.
    Schematic
    Bill of materials
    Parts Qty Value Description
    Resistors R1, R2 2 100k
    R3-R7, R13 6 1k
    CLR1-CLR5 5 1k* *test with your LED for brightness
    R8-R12 5 2M2
    Capacitors C1, C4, C5 3 100uF polarized electro
    C2, C3 2 100nF box film
    Diodes D2, D4, D6, D8, D10, 6 1N5817
    D11
    D1, D3, D5, D7, 6 LED 3mm/5mm color and type of your choice
    D9,D12
    ICs IC1 1 7805
    IC4 1 microcontroller
    Transistors Q1-Q5 5 2n5088 or similar (BC549 turn 180deg)
    Other K1-K5 5 Subminiature Relay FTR-B3CA-4.5Z (Fujitsu)
    OC1 1 CPC1017NTR Optocoupler
    JP1 1 5x2 pin headers
    JX 1-4 jumper 5mm
    Con IN/OUT/PWR 3 Molex Connector 2p
    Con SW1-SW6, EFF1 10 Molex Connector 4p
    – EFF5
    Switch S1-S6 5/6 Momentary SPST normally open

    Building
    Populate resistors and diodes first. Then IC socket and relays. Transistors and on-board LEDs next.
    If you are populating LEDs directly on the board then the long leg goes into the square hole.
    Next put in box film and electrolytic caps. Headers and connectors as well as the 7805 voltage regulator go in last.
    WIRING
    Please note that there is no connection on the board between analog (signal) ground and digital ground. You can
    make one between one of the A_GND pads and Power_GND (right at the power jack) if you need it.
    Configuration of the device via jumpers can be found at the middle of the diagram. “1” means the jumper is set. In
    Rotary mode you need to tell the unit how many active loops there are. If you want to use less loops start with the K1-
    relais. You need to solder a jumper into the relay pads which are left empty from K5 down to Kx (see Fig 1)
    For the up/down counter to work use SW1 for up and SW2 for down. If the board is used in a standalone-looper
    scenario, then the jacks to the external effects are to be wired like in the yellow section.

    Fig1

    Finally
    This is a great and versatile helper for all multi-effect builds.

    Disclaimer & License

    PCBs purchased from TH custom effects are intended for DIY / non-commercial use only. It is not allowed to
    redistribute the PCBs and artwork from this document. However, you can uses these instructions and PCBs
    to build and sell your own product based on PCBs ordered from TH custom effects.

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