Re: EDP footpedal failure queery

[jeremy <listing.to.port@masse.org.uk>]

Hi Rick, 

The footpedal is very simple inside. Each switch connects the conductor 
wire
of your connecting lead to the earth conductor through a resistor. 
(straight
to earth for RECORD button)

The EDP "scans" the resistor value and executes the appropriate function.

Commonest problem is a dirty switch which gives misfires or the wrong
command. I use switch cleaner and then with a pencil and blu-tack rotate 
the
switch while pressing lightly. Works for a bit.

The other problem is a wire can have fallen off inside. Have a look and
resolder anything that looks loose.

Which buttons are not working?


Best wishes

jeremy





> 
> 
> 
> Three of my buttons on my EDP proprietary footpedal suddenly wouldn't 
>work
> at my Luggage Store gig in SF tonight.
> 
> I limped through the set using face plate buttons but I'm pretty bummed.
> 
> Is this a fix that a mere mortal can attempt to make or is it all the way
> back to England for this puppy to
> be functional again?
> 
> I'm also wondering since three of them in a row suddenly didn't work if
> maybe there is a short
> somewhere that is knocking all three out.  Any ideas?
> 
> I lost the ability to multiply, insert and mute.   Record still seems to
> work.  Worked like a charm all through
> my japanese tour.
> 
> worried,   Rick Walker
> 
>