madbeanpedals Tapanatorator, Manual

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(jack photo from smallbear website)
Use two lengths of wire (probably best to use different colors). Wire one to the tip of a 1/8” jack and
the other to the sleeve. Twisting the wires helps keep them neat and strong. Before wiring the second
plug, be sure to thread the plug covers over them! Some heat shrink will help lock the wires in but is
not necessary.
Make sure your wires are long enough to connect between the Tapanatorator and the effects they are
driving; 1 ft. or 1.5ft. should be plenty.
Wiring DC Jacks & Plugs
If you use DC jacks instead of 1/8” ones, simply wire the tip and sleeve as you would any other jack
and use a DC plug to connect between the effects. Keep in mind that DC jacks are larger so if you
are building the Wah and Trem effects into their 1590A enclosure size space will be tight.
Controlling other effects
You should be able to use the Tapanatorator to control other optical-based effects. However, the
implementation of this will vary depending on the type of effect you are trying to control and how that
circuit is designed. If you need help, simply start a thread in the Tech Help section of the MBP forum
for assistance.