Gizmotron 2.0 Installation Manual

When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:

• Read and follow all instructions before using.

• There are no user-serviceable components within this device. Removal of the cover
from this device may present a shock hazard, and void the warranty.

• DANGER – To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
Always unplug this device from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

• WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Unplug from outlet before putting on or taking off parts.

2. Close supervision is necessary when this device is used by, or near children, invalids, or
disabled persons.

3. Use this device only for its intended use as described in these instructions. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

4. Never operate the device if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the device to a service
center for examination and repair.

5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.

10. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

11. WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock – Connect the device to a properly grounded outlet only.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

12. WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

13. The mains plug is used as your disconnect device. This device shall remain readily operable.

14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

15. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

16. Do not overload the wall outlet where this device is being connected. Do not overload this
device. Ensure the total load to this device does not exceed that which is listed in the
specifications section of this manual.

17. Ensure this device is connected to a properly grounded AC power source. Ensure the device
is plugged into a source providing the required voltage.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS / CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Technical support, troubleshooting tips and a video installation guide can be
found at http://www.gizmotron.com

Warranty

Gizmotron® LLC will repair or replace (at its option) any defective
component(s) of this product (excluding finish and wear and tear on
components under normal use, such as adhesive tape, spring arms, wheels and
keys) for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This
warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse,
misapplication, accident or as a result of modification.

There are no expressed warranties other than those on the face hereof and
described above. No warranties whether expressed or implied, including but
not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose shall extend beyond the respective warranty period
described above of one (1) year.

GIZMOTRON® LLC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR
LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

GIZMOTRON® LLC • NEW JERSEY • USA
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.gizmotron.com
Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice.

PATENT PENDING

Instrument Requirements

INSTALLATION GUIDE REV C

Overview / Diagram

USB Port (Mini 5 Pin B) Power In

On/Off Switch

Items Supplied

(1) International AC Adapter For USB Power Supply

(1) USB Cable (USB A Male to Mini 5 Pin B Male) 2.8 ft (3m)

(3) Mounting Pads (Pre-Installed)

(12) Adhesive Tape Strips

(6) Spring Arms (Spares)

(1) T6 Screwdriver

(1) T10 Screwdriver

(1) Phillips #1 Screwdriver

(1) 2.5mm Hex Screwdriver

Speed

Control

Knob

LED Power

Indicator

1

53 42 6

Key Numbers

(Relevant For Guitar Only)

NOTE: You may remove or add keys as necessary. The bottom of each key is

numbered. For Guitar Gizmotron, the keys should be placed according to the
diagram above for optimal key spacing. For Bass Gizmotron, this is not necessary,
as all keys are the same (#3).

NOTE: All Bass Gizmotron wheels are the same.

Mounting Pad (3x)

Soft Tooth

Wheels (3)
(Plain Strings)
*Guitar Only*

Sharp Tooth

Wheels (3)

(Wound Strings)

*Guitar Only*

Specifications

SPECIFICATION

DETAIL

Power Requirements 5V DC, 500ma via USB
Enclosure

ABS

Dimensions

Height
Width

1.70 in (43 mm)

3.0 in (75 mm)

Weight

9.0 oz (0.25 kg)

Length 6.40 in (163 mm)

Leg Leveling

Screw (3x)

The Gizmotron 2.0 has a universal mounting system that was designed to fit
most electric guitars and basses.

The most suitable guitars for a Gizmotron 2.0 are longer-scale guitars
(25.5 in. [648 mm] aka "Fender® scale"). For the smoothest sound, the
Gizmotron wheels should make contact with the strings at least 25.0 in.
[635mm] away from the nut - even further is better. In other words, the
Gizmotron wheels should be located as close to the saddles as possible.

For bass guitars, the Gizmotron 2.0 can be located anywhere between the
bridge and the pickup. Mounting the unit closer to the pickup will result in
a fatter tone.

Instructions Importaantes Sur La Sécurité

Lors de l'utilisation des produits électriques, des précautions de base doivent toujours être
respectées, y compris les suivantes:

• Lire et suivre toutes les instructions avant l'utilisation du matériel.

• Il n'ya pas de composants réparables par l'utilisateur au sein de cet appareil. Retrait de la
couverture de cet appareil peut présenter un dangerd'électrocution et annuler la garantie.

• DANGER - Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique :
Toujours débrancher le meuble de la prise électrique avant de le nettoyer.

• AVERTISSEMENT - Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d'incendie, de choc électrique ou
de blessures:

1. Débrancher de la prise électrique avant d'installer ou de retirer des pièces.

2. Surveiller étroitement ce meuble s'il est utilisé par ou à proximité d'un enfant, d'une
personne invalide ou handicapée.

3. N'utiliser ce meuble que pour l'usage auquel il est destiné, tel que décrit dans la présente
fiche d'instructions.
Ne pas utiliser d'accessoires non recommandés par le fabricant.

4. Ne jamais utiliser ce meuble si le cordon ou la prise est endommagé, s'il ne fonctionne pas
correctement, s'il est tombé ou est endommagé, ou s'il est tombé dans l'eau. Renvoyer le
meuble à un centre de service après-vente pour qu'il soit examiné et réparé.

5. Le cordon d'alimentation doit être placé de manière à éviter qu'il soit piétiné ou pincé,
notamment au niveau des prises, des réceptacles et à la sortie de l'appareil.

6. Garder le cordon d'alimentation loin des surfaces chauffées.

7. Ne jamais faire tomber ou introduire un objet dans une ouverture.

8. Ne pas utiliser en extérieur.

9. Ne pas utiliser dans des lieux où des produits aérosols sont utilisés ou à proximité d'une
source d'oxygène.

10. Pour débrancher, placer tous les boutons en position off, puis retirer la fiche de la prise
électrique.

11. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de choc électrique - Brancher le meuble uniquement à une
prise correctement mise à la terre. Ne pas détériorer le dispositif de sécurité de la fiche
polarisée ou de la fiche de terre. Une fiche polarisée possède deux broches, dont l'une
plus large que l'autre. Une fiche de type terre possède deux broches et une troisième de
mise à la terre. La broche large ou la troisième fiche sont fournies pour des raisons de
sécurité. Si la fiche fournie n'entre pas dans votre prise de courant, veuillez faire appel à
un électricien pour remplacer la prise obsolète.

12. AVERTISSEMENT : L' appareil ne doit pas être exposé à des éclaboussures et aucun objet
rempli de liquide, comme des vases , ne doit être placé sur l'appareil.

13. La fiche secteur est utilisée comme sectionneur de courant. Ce dispositif doit rester en état
de marche.

14. Débrancher cet appareil pendant les orages ou s'il n'est pas utilisé pendant de longues
périodes.

15. Utiliser uniquement les pièces/accessoires indiqués par le fabricant.

16. Ne surchargez pas le réceptacle de mur ou le circuit qui fournit l'énergie à ce appareil.
Ne pas surcharger cette appareil.S'assurer que la charge totale à cet appareil ne dépasse
pas celle qui est répertoriée dans la section desspécifictions de ce manuel.

17. Assurez-vous cet appareil est connecté à une source d'alimentation C/A avecmise à la terre.
Assurez-vous cet appareil est branché sur une sourced’alimentation fournissant les nécessaires
tension.

Installation

IMPORTANT

The Gizmotron® 2.0 attaches to your instrument using damage-free removable
adhesive tape strips. Our tape is compatible and safe to use with the vast majority
of guitar finishes. However, some vintage or exotic guitar finishes (such as certain
formulations of Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Shellac, etc..) may be unstable and
negatively react with certain materials. Therefore, it is recommended that before
installing the Gizmotron 2.0, that you first apply a spare strip of adhesive tape to
an inconspicuous area of your instrument to verify the compatibility of its finish with
our adhesive tape strips.

1. Loosen all key screws using the included Phillips head screwdriver. (FIGURE A)

NOTE: Do not remove the screws.

2. Remove the (3) mounting pads from the Gizmotron with the included 2.5mm
hex screwdriver. (FIGURE B)

3. Attach each mounting pad to an adhesive mounting strip (Remove strip from sheet
to expose lower adhesive surface, leave paper backing on other side of strip).

(FIGURE B)

NOTE: Leave tape margin around edges of the pad to protect the guitar finish.

4. Re-attach the mounting pads to the Gizmotron and loosely position the unit
over the bridge of the instrument. For the guitar version, keep the wheels as close
to the string saddles as possible. For the bass version, the Gizmotron may sound
best a few inches in front of the bridge; mount according to your personal
preference. (FIGURE C)

NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the spring arms, if they become creased,
they must be replaced.

5. Adjust the height of the Gizmotron by turning the leg leveler screws in or out.
(FIGURE D) Keep the strings below the mid-point of the wheels for best
performance. (FIGURE H)

NOTE: The leg levelers have the ability to tilt on the hex screws to accommodate
various body contours.

6. Place the Gizmotron on the instrument and slide the keys so the wheels sit beside
each string. (FIGURE E)

7. Make sure the Gizmotron is straight and perpendicular to the strings.

(FIGURE C)

8. Position and rotate the mounting pads so that they sit as flat as possible on the
instrument. The hex screws may be placed in any of the three mounting holes on
the mounting pads. (FIGURE B)

NOTE: Make sure the hex screws are facing in a direction that is accessible
for the hex driver.

8. Once a suitable position for the Gizmotron has been determined, note the location
of the single mounting pad on the far end of the Gizmotron. Remove this mounting
pad with the included hex driver. (FIGURE B)

9. Remove the remaining paper backing from the adhesive mounting strip and attach
the mounting pad to the instrument in the desired location. (FIGURE F)

10. Attach the Gizmotron to the mounting pad and tighten the hex screw with the
included hex driver.

NOTE: Make sure the forks on the leg leveling screws are facing outward.
(FIGURE G)

11. With the two remaining mounting pads attached to the Gizmotron, pivot the
unit on the first mounting pad and position the Gizmotron so that it is
straight and perpendicular to the strings.

12. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive mounting strip on the next
mounting pad and attach to the instrument. Verify the Gizmotron is straight and
perpendicular to the strings. If not, remove the mounting pad and try again.

13. Attach the last mounting pad.

Installation (Continued)

FIGURE A

FIGURE C

FIGURE B

FIGURE E

FIGURE D

Forks

FIGURE F

FIGURE G

FIGURE H

• The body and keys of the Gizmotron 2.0 may be cleaned with mild soap and water.

• The shaft may be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or acetone (nail polish
remover) to remove wheel deposits.

• Do not add any lubrication or grease to the wheels.

Maintenance

14. Select appropriate AC plug for your country and plug AC adapter into wall outlet.

15. Connect USB cable to AC adapter and unit.

16. Toggle On/Off switch to the On position. The Power LED will illuminate when
unit is powered on.

17. Adjust the speed knob to 50%. This will prevent the spring arms from accidentally
twisting if the keys are initially adjusted too close to the strings.

NOTE: All wheels need about 15 minutes to properly "break in". They may sound
a little strange at first, but this is normal.

18. Check the height of the wheels while pressing the keys against the rotating shaft.

NOTE: Keep the strings below the mid-point of the wheels for best performance.

(FIGURE H)

19. To adjust the keys accurately, hold the instrument in the playing position, as gravity
will cause the wheels to sag closer to the strings.

20. Using the included Phillips screwdriver, adjust each key so that the notes ring out after
releasing the key. Start with the wheel far away from the string, and gradually move
the wheel closer. If the notes are muted when you release the key, the wheel is too
close to the string.

Installation (Continued)

Spring Arm and Wheel Replacement

1. Remove key from unit with supplied Phillips head screwdriver. Set key screw
and felt washer aside.

2. Grasp wheel nut with pliers and remove wheel from shoulder screw using T10 driver.

3. Remove spring screw and spring arm from key using T6 driver.

4. Install new spring arm into slot until completely inserted into key. (FIGURE I)

NOTE: Ensure spring arm remains flat, straight and fully inserted into key. Do
not bend, curl or twist the spring in any way.

5. Carefully snug spring screw and spring arm to key using T6 driver. Do not
overtighten this screw or you will strip the plastic threads.

NOTE: Make sure the spring does not tilt after it is tightened.

The speed control knob changes the volume and timbre, as well as the attack. Rotate
speed control knob clockwise to increase speed, or counter-clockwise to decrease speed.

• High speed - Sharp tone, fast attack.

• Slow speed - Mellow tone, slower attack.

Speed Control Knob

Attachment and Removal

• To remove the Gizmotron from the instrument, loosen the hex screws from all of the
mounting pads and pull the unit off the instrument.

• To remove the mounting pads from the instrument, pull the adhesive tape strips by
their pull tabs horizontally along the face of the instrument.

NOTE: Use caution when pulling the mounting pads off the instrument. Hold the
mounting pads in one hand while pulling the tape to keep them from springing off the
instrument.

6. Place wheel on shoulder screw and insert shoulder screw threads into wheel nut.

7. Insert T6 driver into shoulder screw head and hand-thread wheel nut onto screw.

8. Grasp wheel nut with pliers and gently snug the wheel nut using the T10 driver,
making sure not to twist the spring arm in any way. Do not overtighten the
wheel to the point that the spring arm curls; the spring must remain as flat as
possible.

9. Re-install key with key screw and felt washer.

FIGURE I

Spring Fully

Inserted & Straight

TROUBLE CORRECTIVE ACTIONPROBABLE CAUSE(S)

Troubleshooting

Spring arm twists,
or wheel folds over.

Wheel will not move.

Wheel does not
make contact with
string.

Instrument picks up
motor noise.

Wheels making
odd whining or
plucking sounds.

Spring is creased or bent.

Wheel adjusted too closely
to string.

Wheel is hitting obstruction.

Spring is loose or has tilted
in the key.

Wheel rim worn down.

Gizmotron motor mounted
too close to pickups.

Spring is creased or bent.

Gizmotron incorrectly
mounted.

Wheels height or keys
not adjusted properly.

Replace spring.

Move wheel further from
string.

Verify wheel is not hitting
bridge, pickup, etc..

Straighten spring and
re-tighten.

Replace wheel.

Re-mount Gizmotron further
away from pickups.

Use noise-cancelling or
humbucking pickups.

Replace spring.

Re-mount Gizmotron as per
installation instructions.

Adjust Gizmotron as per
installation instructions.

Spring Arm and Wheel Replacement (Continued)

Wheel

Nut

Spring

Arm

Shoulder

Screw

Spring
Screw