Stomped Out

[SparkyCal]

I have trying to build my first pedal that includes a real 9 pin stomp box switch, and a LED light that shows when the effect is on.

I have attached the schematic and wiring diagram I am working from.

I wired it as instructed, but am getting the following results:

When the switch is stomped OFF, the LED does not light, and I can hear my guitar going straight to the guitar amplifier wile bypassing the effects. This is good, as it is how it should behave in that mode. I think it is called True Bypass mode.

However, when I stomp it on, I get the following results:

The LED comes on (that's good- it's what it should do)

BUT

I get no distortion, or any sound whatsoever coming out. My Pin readings are fine. I am wondering if the stomp box switch wiring is the issue?

 

[Harald Kapp]

I am wondering if the stomp box switch wiring is the issue?

Possible, but contradictory to

I wired it as instructed

From your description I take it the parts marked green are o.k.:


Check the other wires, make sure 9 V goes to the circuit.

 

[SparkyCal]

Thanks Harald. Because I have been building these circuits successfully, I got over confident and did not test this before wiring the switch. I am doing a rebuild and a test. Yes, the green parts are good.