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Jerkon Just Startin'
Jerkon
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Jan 26, 2012 8:45 AM

POD HD500 pedal calibration

Recently I updated the Flash Memory to v1.40 and thereafter I performed a global settings reset.

Then  I performed a re-calibration of the expression pedal.

In the firs time when I pressed the C switch to check the values the “toe” position reached 255, but the “heel” position don't reached 0, but 5.

Then I performed a new global settings reset and tryed to re-calibrate the expression pedal again.

This time, pressing the C switch the “toe” position value is ok, but the “heel” position value reached no less than 33.

Then I repeated the re-calibration process several times, but the “heel” position value never reaches “0” but only  marks  32 or 33 instead of zero.

How I solve this?

 

If anyone can help I thank you in advance.

 

Edit: I performed the pedal calibration following the instructions in this link:

http://line6.com/support/docs/DOC-2223

  • Jerkon Just Startin'
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    Jan 27, 2012 3:41 PM (in response to Jerkon)
    Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

    I solved the issue by myself.

    If anyone want to know how I did it, please ask me!!

    • pratikb Just Startin'
      pratikb
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      Jan 27, 2012 3:53 PM (in response to Jerkon)
      Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

      Please let me know....i faced the same issue today.

       

      Thanks

      • Jerkon Just Startin'
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        Jan 28, 2012 8:59 AM (in response to pratikb)
        Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

        I removed the bottom cover and remove the sensor board and cleaned the sensor with a soft paper handkerchief.

        The two central screws don't need to be removed, because they  support a zig-zag bar that works like a reinforced pilar.

        • silverhead Expert Line 6 User
          silverhead
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          Jan 28, 2012 9:41 AM (in response to Jerkon)
          Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

          Thanks, Jerkon. This solved my pedal calbration issue also. I was having the same symptom - heel position wouldn't go below about 30-35.

           

          I was a bit cautious about doing this because technically it could void the warrant, but the procedure was very simple. Just remove the 6 screws along the top and bottom edge of the back cover. Then slide the cover left or right to get it beyond the edges of the chassis for easy removal.

           

          The sensor board was also easy to remove carefully - two screws.

           

          I used a paper towel to clean both the exposed white disc on the pedal and the two sensors on the underside of the board.

           

          Problem solved.

          • PaulBateman Just Startin'
            PaulBateman
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            Mar 29, 2012 10:32 AM (in response to silverhead)
            Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

            good find.... just looking for this... mine hits 24 everytime, tried 4 times before looking...

             

            seems like a design flaw to me... you really shouldnt need to do this.. especially since it was brand new and has never left my desk... oh well.... i end up opening everything i own anyways, why should my pod be any different! lol

          • tarun200727 Just Startin'
            tarun200727
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            Jul 13, 2012 7:28 PM (in response to silverhead)
            Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

            my problem is little different.the pedal scaled value stuck to 0  in toe and heel position,nothing chenged when i mov the pedal.and what about warrenty?if i open my pod is there any seal to be broken????

          • tarun200727 Just Startin'
            tarun200727
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            Jul 13, 2012 7:51 PM (in response to silverhead)
            Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

            guys guys after facing that problem i kept my pod in rest for allmost 36hr in a gig bag.i just now opend it to check on it.i just runed the pedal caleberation and god knows it perfectlly moved scaled value 0-255.tnx to god for this time.but how to make sure that it don't happend again.do i still have to open my pod and clean it??

          • daviddemetrio Just Startin'
            daviddemetrio
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            Oct 22, 2012 8:04 PM (in response to silverhead)
            Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

            I did what you said but it did not work for me ... It is like the volume/wha pedal does not work... always in 0 status.... even doing the global reset, update flash and trying to calibrate the pedal...

             

            Would you have any ideas for me.. i am almost trying what one of our friends said. Keep it for about three days or some to see if it gets back...

             

            Even Line6 team does not know what happens... how come?

             

            THank you anyway...

          • ironcladlou Just Startin'
            ironcladlou
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            Nov 28, 2012 10:49 AM (in response to silverhead)
            Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

            My HD500 is experiencing the same issue (the heel position not registering below 30-35). I tried cleaning the white disc and two sensors with a paper towel as described: now it registers a minimum of 24. This indicates to me that the cleaning may have slightly improved it, but not solved it completely.

             

            Any recommendations? I could try cleaning more vigorously with a lint-free cloth. Would using acetone to clean the sensors be safe (as it would be for cleaning other small electronic components)?

            • ironcladlou Just Startin'
              ironcladlou
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              Dec 1, 2012 7:27 AM (in response to ironcladlou)
              Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

              Just wanted to follow up and mention that my minimum value is now registering at zero after my initial cleaning, even though at first it only showed a marginal improvement. Not sure why it went from better to working having only cleaned it once and done nothing between the two tries, but I'm not really complaining.

               

              I definitely recommend trying the sensor cleaning method, and thanks to all who suggested it!

    • daviddemetrio Just Startin'
      daviddemetrio
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      Oct 22, 2012 7:32 PM (in response to Jerkon)
      Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

      My pedal is not working ... how did you solve your problem?

       

      Thank you... demetriojulio@hotmail.com...

  • Jerkon Just Startin'
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    Nov 30, 2012 9:02 PM (in response to Jerkon)
    Re: POD HD500 pedal calibration

    I suggest that you instead of down the heel position of the pedal normally, pull the upper part of the pedal (toe) with the right hand to do the correct calibration.

     

    By this way it may works.

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