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This looks like an optical volume pedal where a usually 8-12 volt lamp shines through a slot that has a varying width that changes as the volume pedal is moved,this varies the amount of light that falls on a LDR or "light dependant resistor" changing the resistance of the LDR and varying the volume ,this pedal looks like it might have 2 channels since the lamp is in the middle in the white plastic lamp socket and the LDR boards are on the sides of the unit,these are the quietest type of volume controls since there is no scratching noise like with a potentiometer,they are used in a number of organs.
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> To: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
> From: austin-kelly@ntlworld.com
> Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:14:18 +0000
> Subject: Re: Re: [vintagesynthrepair] How does the Volume pedal work
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> Scott thanks for the quick response.
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> Slight problem, the volume pedal in question is not a pot based one it seems to be more of a electro mechanical/inductor type one see pic.
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> So not as simple aslo if I can get it to do 100k could use it to control a wah or 500k and I can control a PWM pedal
>
> Anymore input would be much appreciated
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> Aus
> >
> > From: scott frye
> > Date: 2008/02/23 Sat PM 09:36:38 GMT
> > To: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [vintagesynthrepair] How does the Volume pedal work
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> > Hi Aus,
> >
> > being a tech ( by trade ) and a guitar/bass/keyboard player ( as a secret identity)
> >
> > I can say that , depending on the K ohm value of the electone volume pedal ( I also have one of the same), you can use it like a volume control on a guitar .
> > The value would need to be 250K to 500K if used like that.
> >
> > Use one side of the pot as signal in ...the wiper as the signal out and the other side of the pot at ground potential.
> >
> > If it's a smaller K ohm value, you'd have to put an op-amp circuit around it.
> > There's plenty of circuits online for that.
> >
> > Go for it
> >
>; > austin-kelly@... wrote: Hi guys,
> >
> > Just thought I'd ask for some advice. I'm a DIY guitarist by trade so to speak and got some Yamaha electone parts including a volume pedal but just wondered if anybody could give me any pionters on voltage requirements and how to adapt it for guitar/keyboard use.
> >
> > Also I have some spare parts ie keyboards and leslie units if any body is interested
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Aus
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