Does anyone have a Randall FS-5 footswitch? I need some pictures

[psychodave]

So I'm trying to build a Randall FS-5 footswitch. I did some google searches, but there really isnt anything out there regarding clear pictures. I have the plug, schematic of the plug, but its a little goofy to look at, so I figured a few pics would likely help.

 

[paulyc]

Is that the two button footswitch with the goofy 6 way plug ? I think I have one of those if it is.

 

[webrthomson]

Sure do - the red led side is channel selection the green is both channels (why?)

If you need more or another angle let me know!

 

[psychodave]

Is that the two button footswitch with the goofy 6 way plug ? I think I have one of those if it is.

Yeah, I couldnt find one so I figured I'm make my own.

 

[psychodave]

Sure do - the red led side is channel selection the green is both channels (why?)

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If you need more or another angle let me know!

Thank you!!!!!!!

 

[webrthomson]

NP - its a weird footswitch to be sure!

 

[psychodave]

NP - its a weird footswitch to be sure!

I ordered some switches the other day and I’ll post and share pictures of my finished product so that others can easily make them. I might try and make one with switches off the plug so you can just flick it to change channels. I have never wanted to use both channels together .

I did use a simple wired jumping plugs 2 and 4, but there was still some bleed through.

 

[JimAnsell]

i had one of those back in the day. they work for the peavey 5150 fwiw

 

[psychodave]

i had one of those back in the day. they work for the peavey 5150 fwiw

I think the FS 9 works with Peavey. The FS 5 has this goofy plug.

 

[Scumback Speakers]

@psychodave Is this the Randall RG-80 and 100 foot switch?

 

[psychodave]

@psychodave Is this the Randall RG-80 and 100 foot switch?

Yes, same switch.

 

[Scumback Speakers]

Yes, same switch.

That switch has a combine feature to run both channels at once, so that is likely your bleed. Do you need pics of the inside and outside?

 

[psychodave]

That switch has a combine feature to run both channels at once, so that is likely your bleed. Do you need pics of the inside and outside?

I have pics of the inside above.... I also found something that is color coded, so I may be okay if what I found is good.

 

[Scumback Speakers]

@psychodave So do you need a pic of a real foot switch or not?

 

[psychodave]

@psychodave So do you need a pic of a real foot switch or not?

Thx for posting.
I may have a question about the 6 prong plug. I get the foot switches tomorrow so I will tinker soon.

 

[Scumback Speakers]

Thx for posting.
I may have a question about the 6 prong plug. I get the foot switches tomorrow so I will tinker soon.

I had my original six prong plug replaced about 15 years ago after it failed at a band audition. Yeah, I looked real professional on that one...and as you have correctly surmised...no, I didn't get the gig. Something about I couldn't be heard for the solos (stuck in the clean channel).

 

[rrblead]

Is that the two button footswitch with the goofy 6 way plug ? I think I have one of those if it is.

Are you willing to part with it if you do not need it anymore?

 

[psychodave]

Are you willing to part with it if you do not need it anymore?

I’m going to post how to make one. Should be pretty cheap too.