Hi there everybody,

I'm building a project where I need to switch between a connected foot switch (which is just a fancy potentiometer) and a digital potentiometer that is controlled by a PIC.

The switching has to be controlled by the PIC's program, so the three TRS lines can be switched back and forth between A & B (see image).

The digipot is good to go and connected with a 16F628A. But what do I need to switch? Any suggestions how to do this?

Thanks!

 

I have read this over about ten times and it is still not clear what you are asking.
In one case the foot switch is selected.
In the second case the MCP41010 chip is selected.
How fast are you switching between the two?
Why are you doing this?
What is the question?

 

I have read this over about ten times and it is still not clear what you are asking.
In one case the foot switch is selected.
In the second case the MCP41010 chip is selected.
How fast are you switching between the two?
Why are you doing this?
What is the question?

The question is simple: is there a IC or part that can do this switching?

Sorry, maybe the reason I've trouble explaining this is the same reason I can't find out how to do this.

Here's a new image which shows what I want. Just a simple IC or part that can switch between the three lugs of two potentiometers, where the switching is controlled by the PIC's program (not by a physical switch).

The switching has to be done almost instant, but a few milliseconds delay shouldn't be a problem.

I really hope I've explained it better this time.

 

What you need is an analog switch, something like an 74HCT4067 or 74LV4053.

 

Thanks, MrChips. I'll check these out.

Can I use a CD4053BE for this purpose too?

 

The question is simple: is there a IC or part that can do this switching?

Sorry, maybe the reason I've trouble explaining this is the same reason I can't find out how to do this.

Here's a new image which shows what I want. Just a simple IC or part that can switch between the three lugs of two potentiometers, where the switching is controlled by the PIC's program (not by a physical switch).

The switching has to be done almost instant, but a few milliseconds delay shouldn't be a problem.

I really hope I've explained it better this time.

How would this be done with a physical switch,
Say there was only one potentiometer for a certain function and to switch between two settings
Pot a to pot to pot b
With a double pole button?
Thanks for your time. God bless.-pc

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