VFE Predrilled Enclosure (PPP) DC Jack

[benny_profane]

The predrilled PPP VFE enclosures have a 11/32" D/C jack hole. What jack does this fit? The Boss style 2.1mm jacks are 1/2" and the lumberg non-switching thinline jacks are 5/16". It seems odd to have it a little bigger than the non-switching option (use a washer?) but not big enough for the switching jack when the layout is made to include a battery.

[Aentons]

It's for the original VFE switch board where the jack was PCB mount. Have a look at the version 1 switch board project doc.

Edit: not sure where the v1 doc ran off to... It may be in the zip for the v2 board

[somnif]

The predrilled PPP VFE enclosures have a 11/32" D/C jack hole. What jack does this fit? The Boss style 2.1mm jacks are 1/2" and the lumberg non-switching thinline jacks are 5/16". It seems odd to have it a little bigger than the non-switching option (use a washer?) but not big enough for the switching jack when the layout is made to include a battery.

VFE pedals used an internal jack accessed through the hole in the case (this style: https://lovemyswitches.com/pcb-mount-dc-power-jack/). So all you're jamming through the hole is the plug. (Can't recall the exact model Peter specified in his builds, but its similarly PCB mounted, flat faced).

edit: VFE switching board doc: http://www.madbeanpedals.com/projects/archives/VFE/VFE_SwitchingBoard_v1.zip

[benny_profane]

Oh okay, does the V2 not have the onboard option? I'm not looking at the board right now. If it doesn't, should I drill it out a bit more and throw in a Boss style jack?

[somnif]

Right, the v2 switching uses a wired DC input. So you could either use the smaller jack with a washer, or ream out the hole a bit and use a bigger jack (just be careful you don't interfere with the audio jack hole next to it)

[benny_profane]

Right, the v2 switching uses a wired DC input. So you could either use the smaller jack with a washer, or ream out the hole a bit and use a bigger jack (just be careful you don't interfere with the audio jack hole next to it)

Ah okay. I was planning on using the board-mounted audio jacks. Do you think there's enough clearance for the Boss style jack?

[fair.child]

Yes, it should have enough clearance as long you use the lumberg for the output jacks.

I had a doubt before if I'm going to drill 1/2" DC jack. It actually turned well.

[benny_profane]

Yes, it should have enough clearance as long you use the lumberg for the output jacks.

I had a doubt before if I'm going to drill 1/2" DC jack. It actually turned well.

I've got these Neutrik jacks on deck:
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Neutrik/NMJ6HCD2/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv0W4pxf2HiV5kIvuq9GNdIXM8aWl3faEo%3D

My best bet in that case is probably going to be the thin line Lumberg DC jack with a washer I imagine.

[fair.child]

It's going to be hard if you use the Neutrik. I tried

I hate to drill larger hole on the enclosures so instead use Neutrik, I use Lumberg. Do you have MBP VFE Switching or Original VFE Switching?

[benny_profane]

I've got the MBP V2 board without the onboard dc jack pads.

[fair.child]

Then you can drill 1/2" PPP VFE enclosure. Use the Lumberg instead of Neutrik and you shall be good!

[benny_profane]

Do you mean a lumberg pc mount audio jack? I think I've only ever seen the offboard wiring ones.

[fair.child]

No, I meant this one

https://lovemyswitches.com/1-4-mono-jack-lumberg-klbm-3/