Power supply + pedalboard power cord question

[RedHotFuzz]

So I’m finally assembling my first pedalboard and already have a dilemma. The Rockboard (Duo 2.2) has a power cord hole in the side but it’s made for a small barrel-style power cable, not the beefy type that comes with the Cioks DC7, neither end of which will fit through the hole. Are there slimmer-plug power cables out there or any kind of adapter I can use? I know I can just run the power cord under the edge of the pedalboard like a basic savage, but out the side would be great if possible.

 

[Pep]

Can you take a photo of the top sides of those plugs? I have an idea.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Can you take a photo of the top sides of those plugs? I have an idea.

I can when I get home this evening.

 

[Pep]

Are those plugs close to being able to clear the hole?

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Rockboard makes a cool little pass through mod that bolts into that hole, but only for DC connectors.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Are those plugs close to being able to clear the hole?

Not really.

 

[Pep]

If I were building a new pedalboard it would probably be a Temple Audio one. They’re completely modular and CIOKS makes a power supply specifically for those boards. I’d return the Rockboard and your current CIOKS.
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[RedHotFuzz]

Too late for me to return either the pedalboard or the power supply. Plus I got the Rockboard with an ABS hard case for like $100 after an eBay promo code I had to use before it expired.

 

[Pep]

Well my suggestion would be to use dremel and open up that hole enough for the plug to pass through.

 

[Pep]

Whatcha think?

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Well my suggestion would be to use dremel and open up that hole enough for the plug to pass through.

I thought about that. Was hoping for something less invasive, but I may go with this. Maybe I could find a nice grommet to cover the rough edges of the hole and make it look clean/professional (I’m neurotic about such stuff).

 

[Pep]

You could buy some small black tubing, cut it to length, then slit it open to slide over the rough edges. I’ve does that many times and it works great. I believe auto parts stores have it on a roll and if so you can buy it by the foot.

 

[Lava]

I don't think that port was meant for a power cable. Most pedal boards sell/offer a panel that includes power, di, on/off switch among other things.

 

[Pep]

I don't think that port was meant for a power cable. Most pedal boards sell/offer a panel that includes power, di, on/off switch among other things.

He showed the power unit frim Warwick that fits the hole but I have to agree with him. I would want a regular cable and not a “wall wart” to power the board.

 

[Wasnex]

The hole is not intended as a pass through for power. It's for a LED light.

Ref: https://www.rockboard.de/en/accessories/illumination/

 

[RedHotFuzz]

The hole is not intended as a pass through for power. It's for a LED light.


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Ref: https://www.rockboard.de/en/accessories/illumination/

Per Warwick it’s also for their Mini Mods, including one for power, but only DC. An AC Mini Mod that bolted into that space would be awesome. 3D printer enthusiasts with electrical experience, where are you?

 

[Wasnex]

Per Warwick it’s also for their Mini Mods, including one for power, but only DC. An AC Mini Mod that bolted into that space would be awesome. 3D printer enthusiasts with electrical experience, where are you?

You could measure to see if a powerCON would fit

 

[RedHotFuzz]

You could measure to see if a powerCON would fit
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Yes, now that’s the type of gizmo I hoped existed and someone could point out, not knowing myself what such a thing might be called. I’ll take a look. Thanks!!!

 

[FullumMusic]

Could just run the cable out the bottom of the board? The feet mean it won't be resting on the cable. You can run it in any direction.

But, if you really want it to come out right by the hole, you could run it out the bottom and zip-tie it to the hole.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Could just run the cable out the bottom of the board? The feet mean it won't be resting on the cable. You can run it in any direction.

But, if you really want it to come out right by the hole, you could run it out the bottom and zip-tie it to the hole.

Yes, I can just run it underneath if I have to. Zip tying it to the hole is a great idea, thanks!