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HELP ME!!! Boss FS 5L

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So I'm needing to make one of these suckers, but can't read schematics. :( I know right? It seems as simple as most bypass loopers though. Maybe not, I dunno. Can anyone help me find a wiring diagram that shows the 3dpt switch, input and output jack...etc. This is what I've been able to find through Diystompboxes. Again, don't understand schematics. I get some of it, but not all of it.


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I'm looking for something like this


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Re: HELP ME!!! Boss FS 5L

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I'm confused, do you want a volume pedal or a function switch (like for an amp effect)?
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What about a picture of what it actually looks like? According to google img search this is from DIYstompboxes as well.

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Also, the FS 5L is a latching footswitch, not a looper.
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I'm looking for a latching foot switch just like the Boss.

That pic is great except what is that box on the left?
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Re: HELP ME!!! Boss FS 5L

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That's just for a battery, you could easily use a DC jack instead!
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skullservant wrote:That's just for a battery, you could easily use a DC jack instead!

True that...but when it's only for an led, why waste a power supply spot.
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Thanks dudes!!! One last question is that a Single Pole Double Throw switch? Just want to make sure I order the right one.
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Yep. The toggle is a SPDT.
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OK one more question. What kind of stomp is that and where can I get one?
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Double pole - Double Throw, Latching.

PPP:
http://www.pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/merch ... y_Code=SWI - X-wing

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http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=80 - Same style as Dr Satan's photo
http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=23 - Compact
http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=24 - X-wing

BLMS:
http://www.bitcheslovemyswitches.com/#! ... d=12651862 - X-wing


You could also use a normal 3PDT latching footswitch, just use two poles.
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Just wanted everyone to know that I got this up and running thanks to you all!!!
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Nice! :!!!:
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Old THREAD REVIVAL ALERT.....

Can anybody help me add a two color led to this? My LED has a center common negative and two + wires for red and green status.
I built my FS5L in a 1590a enclosure and am using it to switch between modes in my Boss SD-2, but would like to always see which mode is on when the pedal is off [red/green]
Like the OP, I cant read schematics ... :no:
I cant for the life of me figure out how an led with 2 positive legs [which both need to connect to the + DC jack with individual current limiting resistors] and only one negative leg for the footswitch can be wired to this circuit?
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Re: HELP ME!!! Boss FS 5L

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Outstanding!
So, both + legs to the footswitch without current limiting leds and the middle f/s lug has the CRL. :joy:
How does the mini polarity switch factor in now?
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