How to Repair a Line 6 Helix Expression Pedal

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  • čas přidán 7. 04. 2021
  • Here is a simple way to repair a broken expression pedal and make it much stronger at the same time. Sure beats sending the Helix out for service for a month and getting a new case that is also destined to break like the last one.
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Komentáře • 42

  • @dougmorgan7110
    @dougmorgan7110 Před 6 měsíci

    ½ way through my gig last night, I’m thinking, damm!!!!! Gonna need a new pedal. Luckily I’m a bit handy and promised to look at it today. Last night before I went to bed I put in a search for” broken helix expression pedal”. Your video came up, and after watching could not wait to get up this morning and get mine apart. Lo and behold an exact carbon copy of the problem in your vid. Just wanna say thank you. After 3 to 4 hours later, sorted. Thanks again

  • @stanleyandrew840
    @stanleyandrew840 Před 2 lety +3

    Many thanks! Very clear and methodical video! I can now wipe the sweat off from my head and rinse the towel into a bucket! I hope line 6 will reward you for showing them the flaw in their product and how to build a stronger version! Wish you good fortune health and strength going forward! 😊

    • @raffysanjose04
      @raffysanjose04 Před rokem

      Do you mind telling me what size of screws and knobs you used for the 4 screws?

  • @user-jt3bv3zo1l
    @user-jt3bv3zo1l Před 4 měsíci

    So very helpful! I experienced exact the same problem. Now it's fixed and working 100%. Many thanks 🙂

  • @johnwelwacnisen948
    @johnwelwacnisen948 Před 2 lety +3

    Ur hired as line 6 designer🎸😎

  • @andrewbuffington5677
    @andrewbuffington5677 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve had this problem and wasn’t exactly sure how to go about fixing it myself until watching this. I’m even capable with hand tools and was just alittle nervous about taking my helix apart. Thanks again!

  • @1nker
    @1nker Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this. My LT has just broken this way so will have to use an external pedal for tonight’s gig then try this fix next week!

  • @Magiamusical
    @Magiamusical Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the video, I just finished fixing mine and the video helped me a lot. The only thing that took me a lot of time was making the bracket, three fail attempts and got right at the fourth one.

    • @caraudioschool
      @caraudioschool  Před 3 lety +1

      Great! It took me a few tries to get a bracket I liked, so you did well!

    • @raffysanjose04
      @raffysanjose04 Před rokem

      Do you mind telling me what size of screws and knobs you used for the 4 screws?

  • @NedJeffery
    @NedJeffery Před 8 měsíci

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @chuckbrand298
    @chuckbrand298 Před 2 lety

    Nice work! Thanks!

  • @toons1171
    @toons1171 Před rokem

    Thanks for your vidéo, good job

  • @timsimon8995
    @timsimon8995 Před rokem

    Great, can't wait to try it

    • @timsimon8995
      @timsimon8995 Před 7 měsíci

      Finally got around to doing it today. Thanks for the video. It works!!!!!!

  • @ryanlucchesi8288
    @ryanlucchesi8288 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!

  • @olivierbousquet7080
    @olivierbousquet7080 Před 3 lety +2

    Pretty usefull thank's

  • @henrymachado7344
    @henrymachado7344 Před rokem

    THANK YOU!!!

  • @maximejournaux6813
    @maximejournaux6813 Před 3 měsíci

    Merci beaucoup pour ce tuto !
    Je l'ai fait avec du titane au moins ça risque pas de casser à l'avenir 😂

  • @rednoise0
    @rednoise0 Před 4 měsíci

    Mine just broke today. I haven't opened it up yet, but I'm sure this is the exact problem. I don't know if I have the tools necessary to do this yet. I'm bummed - I haven't used the pedal very much, but I have noticed that it seemed to have gotten harder to work lately and I figured it might need adjustment or lubrication. If I hadn't procrastinated maybe I wouldn't be in the situation now... although, judging by your video and others, it was always a disaster waiting to happen.

  • @vernardvincebangayan8954

    Hello can you suggest where can but the LCD for helix Lt pls

  •  Před 2 lety +1

    Hi the video is great, help me a lot, so i have my braket but now, the values Rangers are more short, maybe i need to chance the baket again? Or you know a Easy to adjust the Range of the pedal manually? Thanks!

    • @caraudioschool
      @caraudioschool  Před 2 lety

      It sounds like you made the bracket a bit too short. It's important to match the locations of the holes in the new bracket with the old bracket. Don't be afraid to try make another bracket until you get it to work!

  • @michaelsoto2398
    @michaelsoto2398 Před rokem +2

    Hi, would you consider in possibly selling a replica of the bracket you created in the video?

  • @Moreno280161
    @Moreno280161 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi, I have a helix floor with this problem: it loses the input signal, the signal goes in fits and starts, the symbol on the input display flashes red, then it starts working again for a while, sometimes it works for hours and then repeats the problem. Lately it also crashes, meaning the large display turns off and all the small displays start flashing. What could it be? I was thinking about the power supply, thanks for any response

    • @caraudioschool
      @caraudioschool  Před 9 měsíci

      A power supply will normally just quit, rather than becoming intermittent. The crashes and loss of input signal makes me suspect the main CPU. In either case, I hope you got good mileage out of it, it might be time to upgrade.

  • @jesusmysong
    @jesusmysong Před 3 lety +1

    Hi ,where do i get the braked??

    • @caraudioschool
      @caraudioschool  Před 3 lety +3

      I just formed a scrap of steel with a hammer. If needed, you can buy brackets for 2x4 lumber at Home Depot. Something like this: www.homedepot.ca/product/simpson-strong-tie-4-x-4-joist-hanger/1000411704

    • @raffysanjose04
      @raffysanjose04 Před rokem

      Do you mind telling me what size of screws and knobs you used for the 4 screws?

  • @padlemmi1482
    @padlemmi1482 Před 2 lety +1

    Is it possible that you can build me the same ? Please :) would pay for that great idea but I can’t build that -.- … greetings from Germany please write me

    • @caraudioschool
      @caraudioschool  Před 2 lety

      Show this video to any handyman with metalworking skills in Germany. It's easy to do if find anyone handy with tools, and cheaper than the nightmare of trying to ship the Helix to Canada and back!

    • @padlemmi1482
      @padlemmi1482 Před 2 lety

      @@caraudioschool thx man, my dad can do that but he live far away from my home…Can I send me the Dimensions of the plate and thickness in millimeters or in Zoll than I can convert & than I can send it to my dad to build it … drilling the holes is bin problem for me