Crimsonguitars
Crimson Luthiery Tools
Published: March 12, 2026
Video Description
A sticky spillage has rendered a footswitch on this Line 6 Helix LT inoperable - By replacing a few inexpensive components, we can get this digital FX floor unit functioning again.
Components Required:
Tactile Switch TL1105F100Q - https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/E-Switch/TL1105F100Q?qs=6C6BR4UgC3O6FqoqVdeDAQ%3D%3D
LED 50141M173100 - https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Wurth-Elektronik/150141M173100?qs=2kOmHSv6VfT%2Fmnpysgc7Ng%3D%3D
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Timecodes:
00:00 - It's finally happened, man!
00:37 - How the footswitches are constructed
01:10 - Confirming fault with multimeter
02:04 - Removing the footswitch PCB
03:27 - Electronic switching components & Fault
04:26 - Removing the faulty parts
05:24 - Installing the replacement parts
06:31 - Reassembling and testing the Helix LT
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