I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
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Little Pigbacon
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Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
Have you tried Digitech support?
Have you tried Digitech support?
Rich_S
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Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
Let me check my drawer full of old power supplies. I might be able to make one for you.
Edit: Sorry, my surplus wall warts only go up to 13.5 volts. Do those pedals also run on a 9-volt battery? If so, you could use a 9-volt clip to Boss adapter to put 9 volts on the battery terminals. I'm assuming the pedals regulate the 20 volts down to 9 internally, but what do I know?
Another solution would be a custom voltage-doubler cable to use two outputs from a Pedal Power 2+ (for example) to create 18 volts with a 1/4" plug.
People designed some weird pedals in the '80s.
Let me check my drawer full of old power supplies. I might be able to make one for you.
Edit: Sorry, my surplus wall warts only go up to 13.5 volts. Do those pedals also run on a 9-volt battery? If so, you could use a 9-volt clip to Boss adapter to put 9 volts on the battery terminals. I'm assuming the pedals regulate the 20 volts down to 9 internally, but what do I know?
Another solution would be a custom voltage-doubler cable to use two outputs from a Pedal Power 2+ (for example) to create 18 volts with a 1/4" plug.
People designed some weird pedals in the '80s.
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PFDarkside
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Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
Just another opportunity to thank Boss for providing and standardizing a reasonable solution.
(Why would one design an adapter that puts 20VDC on a plug that fits expensive equipment?)
It looks like Alibaba has a variety of 20V 400ma adapters that you could do some soldering to add a 1/4" plug onto....
Just another opportunity to thank Boss for providing and standardizing a reasonable solution.
(Why would one design an adapter that puts 20VDC on a plug that fits expensive equipment?)
It looks like Alibaba has a variety of 20V 400ma adapters that you could do some soldering to add a 1/4" plug onto....
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Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
Of course, they are no help
The pedal takes two nine volt batteries.
I thought about that but wouldn't I have a problem sending 400ma to a 20ma pedal?
Of course, they are no help
The pedal takes two nine volt batteries.
I thought about that but wouldn't I have a problem sending 400ma to a 20ma pedal?
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Little Pigbacon
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Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
You should be fine with a 400mA power supply if it's regulated. A regulated supply would give the pedal only as much current as it needs, at a steady 20V DC. An unregulated supply, on the other hand, has an output voltage that varies somewhat with load. The designer might have counted on an output current of 400mA to load the supply down to 20V, and the actual output voltage at a much lower current could be a lot higher -- maybe enough to damage the pedal.
You should be fine with a 400mA power supply if it's regulated. A regulated supply would give the pedal only as much current as it needs, at a steady 20V DC. An unregulated supply, on the other hand, has an output voltage that varies somewhat with load. The designer might have counted on an output current of 400mA to load the supply down to 20V, and the actual output voltage at a much lower current could be a lot higher -- maybe enough to damage the pedal.
frankfalbo
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Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
Why not use two outlets from an isolated power supply, with those 9 V battery style clips on them?
Why not use two outlets from an isolated power supply, with those 9 V battery style clips on them?
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
I am looking for the cleanest simplest solution. Two wall warts on the powerstrip is a lot of real estate.
I am looking for the cleanest simplest solution. Two wall warts on the powerstrip is a lot of real estate.
LLL
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Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
Does it have tubes? You won't get Toanz® unless the PSU has tubes.
But seriously, yeah - why the hell don't you make your own?
Get the volts, mA, polarity and of course connector right.
Is there any reason why I couldn't put a 1/4 jack on this puppy?
Does it have tubes? You won't get Toanz® unless the PSU has tubes.
But seriously, yeah - why the hell don't you make your own?
Get the volts, mA, polarity and of course connector right.
frankfalbo
In Fluence Y'all
Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
I didn't mean two wall warts. I assumed you had a Pedal Power or ISO Brick or something.
trevorus
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Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
That battery charger is 50mA. Way too under-rated. A normal 18 volt power supply ought to work fine. If it uses 2 9 volt batteries, 18 volt on the AC side should be just fine. A supply rated for more mA is ok, just make sure not to exceed voltage. Remember this, voltage is how "hard" the electricity is pushing, amperage is how MUCH there is available. If the pedal only draws a couple hundred mA, but the supply can give 500mA, that's just fine, as long as the voltage is within spec.
That battery charger is 50mA. Way too under-rated. A normal 18 volt power supply ought to work fine. If it uses 2 9 volt batteries, 18 volt on the AC side should be just fine. A supply rated for more mA is ok, just make sure not to exceed voltage. Remember this, voltage is how "hard" the electricity is pushing, amperage is how MUCH there is available. If the pedal only draws a couple hundred mA, but the supply can give 500mA, that's just fine, as long as the voltage is within spec.
Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
Looks like the original adapter is center +ve as well. While I think its nearly impossible to find a power adapter these days that uses 1/4" plugs, its not that difficult to solder a new plug on of the correct size.
You want only 20mA, so a supply with 50mA or higher would work okay, the original probably has a voltage regulator of max 50mA or 100mA rating & besides the pedal needs much less than 20mA if that is the max output of that adapter anyways.
So in nutshell, find:
1) 20V adapter with min 50mA or higher capacity. 18V should work too since the pedal can run on two 9V batteries, but a fully charged 9V battery can read 10V so if possible find the 20V one for optimum performance lol
2) Cut its puny outlet plug & solder a big fat one in its place with tip positive, sleeve negative polarity.
Looks like the original adapter is center +ve as well. While I think its nearly impossible to find a power adapter these days that uses 1/4" plugs, its not that difficult to solder a new plug on of the correct size.
You want only 20mA, so a supply with 50mA or higher would work okay, the original probably has a voltage regulator of max 50mA or 100mA rating & besides the pedal needs much less than 20mA if that is the max output of that adapter anyways.
So in nutshell, find:
1) 20V adapter with min 50mA or higher capacity. 18V should work too since the pedal can run on two 9V batteries, but a fully charged 9V battery can read 10V so if possible find the 20V one for optimum performance lol
2) Cut its puny outlet plug & solder a big fat one in its place with tip positive, sleeve negative polarity.
Rich_S
HomeGrownToneBrewologist
Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
To answer your question; NO, there's no reason you can't do that. Just make sure get the positive on the tip, as spec'd on the old power supply's nameplate. It should work just fine.
What pedal is this, that gives such awesome mythical toanz that it's worth the hassle of resurrecting from the scrap heap of time, circa 1982?
Is there any reason why I couldn't put a 1/4 jack on this puppy?
To answer your question; NO, there's no reason you can't do that. Just make sure get the positive on the tip, as spec'd on the old power supply's nameplate. It should work just fine.
What pedal is this, that gives such awesome mythical toanz that it's worth the hassle of resurrecting from the scrap heap of time, circa 1982?
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Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
It is used mostly on keys for Rhoades sounds. For that application it is great. For guitar I have a DOD 460 I like a lot but my tried and true chourus, when I am not using the Moogerfooger, is my Ibanez CS9. The CS9 is more flangey for lack of a better word.
It is used mostly on keys for Rhoades sounds. For that application it is great. For guitar I have a DOD 460 I like a lot but my tried and true chourus, when I am not using the Moogerfooger, is my Ibanez CS9. The CS9 is more flangey for lack of a better word.
Re: I need a DOD Performer Series Power Supply
Oh cool, I can see how that would work. I never really played with the Performers, but the regular, old DODs were really popular, and sounded great.
Oh cool, I can see how that would work. I never really played with the Performers, but the regular, old DODs were really popular, and sounded great.
Boogie Bill
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I have the Performer Stereo Chorus with the green label. I still think it is the best Chorus I've ever used. Blows away my Boss Chorus pedals, so you know it's good. Keep it on my acoustic guitar pedalboard. The power supply is a weakness, because they are so rare. Lots of headroom.
Bill
I have the Performer Stereo Chorus with the green label. I still think it is the best Chorus I've ever used. Blows away my Boss Chorus pedals, so you know it's good. Keep it on my acoustic guitar pedalboard. The power supply is a weakness, because they are so rare. Lots of headroom.
Bill
