Just got this unit and aparenty it can do 9, 12, 18, or 24 V which is settable via 2 dip switches. However, no where on the unit or manual does it say how to set the dips. Any ideas?
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Cioks 4 Dip Switches
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It's an 'expander' so I guess they assume you will be using it along with one of their larger supplies which has the diagram 
Also, the 24v is the input voltage, not an output for a pedal.
Also, the 24v is the input voltage, not an output for a pedal.
Thanks. That does the job. BTW, the Cioks 4 makes a nice little stand-alone power supply for a mini-board.
I have a small carry bass board with it. Agree, it’s just right for that.
Here it is. Pretty much all I need to go direct for most shows. Other than a compressor, all I need is an occastional scrambler, chorus, and a tuner.
I do. I can offer the following insights:
When running it via the USB in, the juice is limited. With a power bank that can deliver 5V 3A, you get a total of 1000mA.
This can be limiting when you run digital pedals or tube driven units.
I run mine with a laptop powerbank that can deliver 19V through USB-C and use an adapter to barrel jack, which lets it use the full 24W.
I read in the manual that a cable with USB C plugs at both ends will not work. Anyone knows why?
Just a layman theory:
With USB up until USB C, it was basically a Master/Slave device thing. The thing with the USB A plug was the master device and the thing with the USB B or micro or mini or whaever plug was the slave device. USB-C offers more functionality and the (smart)devices can figure their respective role themselves.
It might be that the Cioks is only a "Send me power" device, but does not communicate that through USB-C, so a power bank that can be charged or discharged through that plug might not be able to figure out what to do with a device that does not talk.
Thanks much!
I am not intending to replace my standard DC5 and DC7 on the higher power boards. Just looking to power a tuner, boost, and Sadowsky preamp, none of which have needy current draw.
Sounds like a winner.
It works fine powered by usb a variety of ways.
Never had an issue with usbC to usbC and from a power bank or not. Know that not all USB C to USB C are created equal.
I think the usb power bank just needs to be PD rated or whatever for the amperage. I use a big belkin bpb012 (75Wh) which is rated for 5v@3a from each port. I power my cioks and presonus interface from it at the same time.
I will never buy another supply. Everywhere my wife plugs in her phone I can now set up my practice board with headphones around the house .
Never had an issue with usbC to usbC and from a power bank or not. Know that not all USB C to USB C are created equal.
I think the usb power bank just needs to be PD rated or whatever for the amperage. I use a big belkin bpb012 (75Wh) which is rated for 5v@3a from each port. I power my cioks and presonus interface from it at the same time.
I will never buy another supply. Everywhere my wife plugs in her phone I can now set up my practice board with headphones around the house .
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I have one and love it. As a suggestion the Earnie Ball Volt is smaller and has 4 9v @ 300 mA and 1 18v. It's under $90 from GC and Amazon currently.
When I tested mine with a 10000mAh battery, I got over 4 hours of runtime, powering a tuner, Line 6 G30, and a Two Notes Le Bass as an always on preamp. The Le Bass likely draws more power than all your pedals combined.Thanks much!
I am not intending to replace my standard DC5 and DC7 on the higher power boards. Just looking to power a tuner, boost, and Sadowsky preamp, none of which have needy current draw.
Sounds like a winner.
