Pillbug Support.
Read the Pillbug FAQs below or contact us if you need more help!
Usage.
Pillbug features one TRRS jack combining input, output, and power. Pillbug comes with a TRRS breakout cable for your connections. Blue is INPUT, red is OUTPUT, and black is POWER. Pro tip: If you’re using Pillbug on a Pedaltrain® pedalboard, you can easily hide the breakout cable and your connections under the board.
The whole pedal is the switch. It’s hinged at the top. Press below the knobs to turn it on. Press again to turn it off. Yes you can press it with your foot, even if you step on the knobs.
Even though Pillbug is small, its switch mechanism has been tested to withstand up to 250 pounds of force. That said, we don’t refer to it as a “stomp” box. Don’t press the pedal with all of your weight—a light tap will do the trick.
Here’s what you get:
- Pillbug Compressor/Sustainer pedal
- TRRS breakout cable
- Quick start card
- Olinthus sticker
- Reusable metal container
- Recyclable/compostable packaging and shipping materials
Compressors are often “always-on” or “set-and-forget” utility pedals that lay the foundation of your tone—so it seemed like the perfect application for our tiny pedal platform.Â
Pedalboard getting too crowded? No need to kick other pedals to the curb—Pillbug fits in the smallest open spaces in your rig. You can even place it on top of another pedal. Or affix Pillbug directly on your guitar or bass!
The pedal is designed without chassis sides to enable it to be as small as possible. While the circuit board is visible, it is well-protected within the metal chassis.
Design:
- Premium vintage-style analog compressor/sustainer utilizing top-shelf components
- Operational transconductance amplifier compression circuit inspired by iconic compressor pedals of the ’70s and ’80s
- Three intuitive sound sculpting controls for a wide range of compressed and sustained tones
- Absurdly small black anodized aluminum chassis
Ins / Outs:
- One top mounted TRRS combination jack
- Three connections available via included TRRS breakout cable:
- 1/4″ mono input
- 1/4″ mono output
- 9V power input
- Power requirements: maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 50mA of current (power supply not included)
- Impedance:Â
- Input: 1MΩ
- Output: 1kΩ
Dimensions / Weight:
- Width: 30mm (1.2″), Length: 45mm (1.8″), Depth: 22mm (0.9″)
- Weight: 30g / 1.1oz
Power.
The power requirements for Pillbug is 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 50mA of current. Please note that a power supply is not included with Pillbug. Any standard pedal power supply with a 2.1mm barrel connector should work.
Pillbug can be operated using up to 18V maximum, which will increase headroom. Please note that running at voltages between 9V and 18V will slightly alter how the compression parameters operate. Do not use voltages higher than 18V.
If you are utilizing Pillbug with a Eurorack modular setup, it can also be safely powered using 12 to 15 volts.
Yes! If you’d like to power Pillbug with a 9V battery, you can use our 9V battery adapter cable.
Warranty.
Warranty Period and Coverage: Olinthus warrants Cicada to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of three years from the date of original purchase.
Eligibility: This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service.
This Warranty Covers:
- Parts: Replacement of any defective parts
- Labor: All labor costs for repairing the pedal
- Return shipping to the customer after repair
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
- Shipping from the customer (customer must pay for shipping to the service center)
- Damage Due to Misuse or Neglect: This includes but is not limited to damage from drops, water, improper operation, or unauthorized modifications
- Cosmetic Damage: Such as scratches, dents, and broken knobs that do not affect the functionality of the pedal
Service Process:
- Contact: To obtain service under this warranty, contact Olinthus customer service to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
- Shipping: Securely pack the pedal, including a copy of the original receipt and a description of the issue, and send it to the designated service center. The RMA number must be clearly marked on the package.
- Repair or Replacement: Olinthus will, at its discretion, repair or replace the pedal. Repaired or replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
Limitation of Liability: Olinthus Design LLC is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or malfunction of this product. The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Governing Law: This warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country/state in which the product was purchased.
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