Introduction: Foot Switch ( for M-Audio Black Box )
I have a M-Audio Black Box Guitar Multi-Effects Processor, that can be used as a standalone amp-modeling and effects unit however to take the most of it you must be able to do it with your feet. There is a specific controller to do that but it is not cheap, so after a little research i decided to do my own foot switch controller to operate this machine in live gigs.
Step 1: Parts and Materials
Parts
1- For the case i used a tuna fish aluminium can
2- Balanced audio cable
3- Two 6.35 mm mono jack plug
4- Two spst pressure switches
Tools
1- Black ink spray can
2- Drilling machine
3- Two drills, a thicker one for the switches and a thinner for the cable
4- A knife to strip the cable
5- Soldering iron and solder
6- Hot glue gun
Step 2: The Case
For the case i used a tuna fish can painted with black spray ink, made the drilling guides then i used the thicker drill to open two holes on the top of the can for the spst pressure switches and the thinner drill on the side for the cables
Step 3: Assembling the Switches
put the switches in place and tighten the nuts
Step 4: Wiring and Soldering the Switches
use de knife to strip the cable and solder the switches
Step 5: Isolating the Connections and Fixing the Wire
to avoid electrical damage i have isolated the switches connections with hot glue, and fixed the cables to the box
Step 6: Wiring the 6.35 Mm Mono Jack Plugs
Wire the 6.35 mm mono jack plugs to the balanced cable, solder it and screw the plugs
Step 7: Connecting It to the Machine and Testing
The Momentary foot switch for M-Audio Black Box is done, plug it ... and Voilá ... success !! Now the presets of the machine can be change up an down using the foot switch