I have an MXR Phase 45 pedal which is battery only operation. It also does not have an indicator light to show when the pedal is switched on meaning that often it is left on to drain the battery and break the signal chain through my pedal board.
So, I was thinking of adding a 2.1mm x 5.5mm socket to the pedal to let me link it into the mains supply from the board. Is this a straightforward task?
I was thinking that by connecting the socket to the existing battery connector contacts on the circuit board of the pedal (and fitting to the case, etc) would do the job? Or is there more to it than that?
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https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/guitar-pedals/pedal-power-supplies/diago-ps06-white-adaptor-9v-battery-connection
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Nope! Now wouldn't that be a hell of a lot easier! Thank you for that.
Internal pics
https://imgur.com/a/L6lmDea
Thanks. That looks pretty neat. Do you have a diagram or can you talk through what connections you made? I have ordered the cable mentioned above, but I may still try the fixed option you have here.
I second the battery clip adaptor plan.
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Many thanks for this.
I got one today and connected it up. Sadly, it does not work for some reason. Checked the continuity through it and it seems fine. So, it may be that I need to go down the pedal mod route.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265570140576?hash=item3dd536c1a0:g:914AAOSwlgRiB5YA
It could be the adaptor is for a fuzz pedal that has a positive ground? They're often wired the other way around.
Ian
Lowering my expectations has succeeded beyond my wildest dreams.
Thanks, guys. The adaptor was sold as suitable for all types of pedals, but it certainly does not seem that way.
Ian
Lowering my expectations has succeeded beyond my wildest dreams.
It is a good thread for anyone interested in building pedals.
discussion starts with 'Trouble Booster'