Recent content by Matopotato

If the Zener is there to regulate input voltage to a predictable 9V (9.1?) so the rest of the circuit can go on and divide. And you apply say 9.5 or 10V. Then the Zener shunts to ground the excess, right? So be it 9.5 or 10, it still results in 9V/9.1V on (at?) the rails? I understand that there...

As long as we get that book out... ;)

As a non-TS9 owner I would have liked to troubleshoot it. If nothing else but to keep this thread rolling. Could become a book in the end. "Fried green pedal at someotherstop café" or "The little green itch that wouldn't go away", a childrens book to make sure they get GAS early enough to be...

American Pro II but on the other hand it's the only Strat I have...

That diode took one for the team. Now an ex semi-conductor: a "semi" in more than one sense. It might be gone, but will not be forgotten.

Thanks, that was what I thought too. Although many 9v rated would survive 12v etc, I would not recommend trying that unless asking the manufacturer first (or checking up schematics for each component beeing ok for higher voltage input. With some margin.) Also be aware that some builds internally...

Wasn't it the polarity that was wrong? Rather than 12V?

Not sure you should buy, unless you have already but solder wick (narrow copper braid with flux) or solder pump helps getting the old holes cleaned out. I wouldn't invest for a one-time fix perhaps. (Unless you develop a wish to join the diyers) If hard to find or borrow then patience and don't...

Compare with this picture, here it seems full length and seems to go in according to pcb drawing. Did anything loose rattle around inside before opening it?

That diode in shot #4 to the left of the plug looks odd to me. I don't have any TS though. The pcb has a drawing for it to go straight "parallel" with the jack/plug. And it looks kind of short imho. Again I wouldn't know, although many posted that the protective diode could have blown.

And it is not "just" a cable to the jack that is off? In my humble experience those components usually endure while cables and solderings are more prone to disrespect the wall warts... Ymmv

I am assuming it is unintentional, but I still get funny pictures in my head of lint free cloth followed by some heavy duty golf club whacking. 😁

I appreciate your sharing and openness. Hopefully you can salvage it with the tips or find help nearby. And others can learn from the experience and suggestions how to fix.

As an overall guide yes. But for the record, if the components can handle 12, 18 or higher voltages, then you can feed the pedal with increased voltage. Electrolytic caps should have the max voltage stamped on them and if they are (somewhat) higher than the wall-wart supply, the caps should...

Kind of puts old discussions about trem bar or not in a whole new perspective... In this context I'd like to promote the term Whammy bar. Feels more... appropriately inappropriate 😯