Re: DL-4 footswitch broken

[Randolf Arriola <randolf@embryosongs.com>]

I've fixed and modded a number of DL4 units including my own and do 
confirm 
that the original tack switches do wear out rather easily. It is easily 
and 
cheaply resolved if you know how to solder with 25watt soldering iron. I 
would suggest using a fine cutter to snip off the legs of the switch and 
heating up the solder joint whilst pulling the remaining parts of the 
switch's legs off the pcb. Let me know if you need more help and I'll do 
my 
best.

Randolf Arriola (Singapore)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bernhard Wagner LD" <loopdelightml-NDI3MDE=-@bernhardwagner.net>
To: "Loopers" <loopers-delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3:09 PM
Subject: DL-4 footswitch broken


> Hi
>
> I remember Bill Walker posted a more extensive description on how to  
>fix 
> the footswitches on the DL-4. However I'm unable to find it in  the 
> archives.
> These are the only things I can find (within reasonable time):
>
> Richard Zvonar:
> http://www.loopers-delight.com/LDarchive/200503/msg00813.html
> http://www.loopers-delight.com/LDarchive/200405/msg00350.html
>
> Bill Walker:
> http://www.loopers-delight.com/LDarchive/200405/msg00349.html
> http://www.loopers-delight.com/LDarchive/200502/msg00492.html
>
> The record footswitch has started to fail on me. Whenever this  happens, 
> the unit becomes unusable. I have to take it apart and put  it back 
> together for it to work again. (Fun to watch for a busker's  audience, 
> though)
>
> Can someone please point me to the description on how to fix the DL-4 
> buttons more permanently?
>
> Thanks
> Bernhard
>
>