crybaby problem

[kelvin]

got an original crybaby now.

but cant get it to work.
i tried to use an standard boss adapter,
but it said that it must use a 5.5/2.1mm coax plug.

what the heck is that?
will a boss adapter work at all?

 

[southadc]

Re: crybaby problem

Is there a battery in? I think there needs to be one, even if you're using a mains adapter.

 

[Imp]

Re: crybaby problem

boss adaptors work, it may be a connection problem

try a battery - if it works, get the soldering iron warmed up

 

[southadc]

Re: crybaby problem

A mate of mine had borrowed my crybaby not long ago...I got a phone call saying 'sh!t, I think I've broken it! When I click it on, the signal cuts out'

I took it home, put a battery in and suddenly it works.

Basically, I think you need a battery in to complete the circuit, but using a mains adapter stops current being drawn from the battery, so it doesn't go flat.

If you want to do away with the battery, you could try taking a battery clip, solder the red and black wires together, then plug this into the battery clip inside the crybaby to complete the circuit. This is untested, so don't try it if the idea of damaging the crybaby will upset you

 

[Imp]

Re: crybaby problem

lol i can't see it not working though, its a handy tip

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: crybaby problem

If the pedal has a power supply and it's wired correctly,you don't need a battery to complete the circuit...The wah should function with a battery or 9 volt power and with a battery in or not...

John

 

[kelvin]

Re: crybaby problem

thank you all...
it works now!

it was just a small problem that is hard to tell...

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: crybaby problem

thank you all...
it works now!

it was just a small problem that is hard to tell...

Glad you got it worked out.