Lithium powerbank for pedalboard?

Started by Radical CJ, October 01, 2020, 12:28:16 AM

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Gus

There was a thread about 5VDC powerbank powered effects. There are newer rail to rail opamps. 

https://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=112815.msg1042501#msg1042501

LightSoundGeometry

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off topic but need to let out lol

I just paid nearly 400 bucks for a name brand pedal to test against mine; and on inside the solder iron has burnt components all over the board ..wtf? ..looks like it was rushed together and sloppy.

also RIP EVH .


edit update - contacted them and got immediate response and problem solved. top notch service. they took care of the situation.

soggybag

Quote from: LightSoundGeometry on October 05, 2020, 10:20:17 PM
Quote from: soggybag on October 05, 2020, 06:34:19 PM
Quote from: LightSoundGeometry on October 05, 2020, 12:22:42 PM
Quote from: soggybag on October 03, 2020, 01:11:09 AM
I have a laptop type power bank. It was $80 and will output 9, 12, and 16v. I originally got it to power a eurorack synth, which works well. I have thought about putting under my pedal train pedal board. It would fit neatly.

Pros: you could throw down your board anywhere and not worry about running a power cord. Power is clean no noise. I have a One Spot that has a very measurable triangle wave. Though it generally isn't noises, the power isn't clean.

Cons: $80, you have to charge it and turn it off or unplug it.

link to maybe amazon of something you have or similar? i might invest n one for myself since im playing again and would like to be cordless to the boards

This is what I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/POWERADD-Pilot-23000mAh-External-Smartphones/dp/B015OAJFOC?pd_rd_w=8Xwma&pf_rd_p=bc4faf6b-63fa-47cb-af0d-6aca62c67af2&pf_rd_r=6E83ZWCRFZ0815G86KHK&pd_rd_r=2003ead0-b3cb-49dd-8c50-f1a8f37f8d29&pd_rd_wg=urng9&pd_rd_i=B015OAJFOC&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_5_i

I would search, there are a lot to choose from, since I wanted something with 16v output and I needed more capacity to power the eurorack synth I went with a more expensive unit. This unit works well and is a reasonable size, the battery seems to last pretty long.

I have 4 one hour sets  - my aptop goes almost 8 hours on the battery that came with it nearly 6 years ao ..if I can get 6 hours out of 6 pedals ill be good to go !  the curent draw cant be anything substantial and most likely way less than a laptop ..ill spend a lot if I have too



this is the future ..those who make power banks , jump ahead of the curve now ..the one you linked to even has like 15 differnet barrel sizes ..the old plug in banks are a thing f the past. question now is how long to phase them out? first big company to put a lithium out for a pedal board specifically ?

just like I called the chorus thingy (offboard chorus super popular right now, guitarist trying to get that 80's clean pop tone)  lol im calling this too !

edit like the cordless drill..once dewat had the 5ah battery it was over ..I havent used a corded power tool in 2 years now ..even the cut saw works for hours on battery

You just reminded me that the jack is probably center positive! You'd need to handle that.

LightSoundGeometry

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Quote from: soggybag on October 06, 2020, 10:03:11 PM
Quote from: LightSoundGeometry on October 05, 2020, 10:20:17 PM
Quote from: soggybag on October 05, 2020, 06:34:19 PM
Quote from: LightSoundGeometry on October 05, 2020, 12:22:42 PM
Quote from: soggybag on October 03, 2020, 01:11:09 AM
I have a laptop type power bank. It was $80 and will output 9, 12, and 16v. I originally got it to power a eurorack synth, which works well. I have thought about putting under my pedal train pedal board. It would fit neatly.

Pros: you could throw down your board anywhere and not worry about running a power cord. Power is clean no noise. I have a One Spot that has a very measurable triangle wave. Though it generally isn't noises, the power isn't clean.

Cons: $80, you have to charge it and turn it off or unplug it.

link to maybe amazon of something you have or similar? i might invest n one for myself since im playing again and would like to be cordless to the boards

This is what I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/POWERADD-Pilot-23000mAh-External-Smartphones/dp/B015OAJFOC?pd_rd_w=8Xwma&pf_rd_p=bc4faf6b-63fa-47cb-af0d-6aca62c67af2&pf_rd_r=6E83ZWCRFZ0815G86KHK&pd_rd_r=2003ead0-b3cb-49dd-8c50-f1a8f37f8d29&pd_rd_wg=urng9&pd_rd_i=B015OAJFOC&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_5_i

I would search, there are a lot to choose from, since I wanted something with 16v output and I needed more capacity to power the eurorack synth I went with a more expensive unit. This unit works well and is a reasonable size, the battery seems to last pretty long.

I have 4 one hour sets  - my aptop goes almost 8 hours on the battery that came with it nearly 6 years ao ..if I can get 6 hours out of 6 pedals ill be good to go !  the curent draw cant be anything substantial and most likely way less than a laptop ..ill spend a lot if I have too



this is the future ..those who make power banks , jump ahead of the curve now ..the one you linked to even has like 15 differnet barrel sizes ..the old plug in banks are a thing f the past. question now is how long to phase them out? first big company to put a lithium out for a pedal board specifically ?

just like I called the chorus thingy (offboard chorus super popular right now, guitarist trying to get that 80's clean pop tone)  lol im calling this too !

edit like the cordless drill..once dewat had the 5ah battery it was over ..I havent used a corded power tool in 2 years now ..even the cut saw works for hours on battery

You just reminded me that the jack is probably center positive! You'd need to handle that.

I just noticed that ..I think im going this route since playing out I am only using 3-4 fx pedals and just pay for the batteries when needed. ill be hurting mother earth though  :icon_sad: :(

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TXZGRNQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ABZJC0ZX82FPL&psc=1

I also have one center+, for the tonebender , that came with a power supply from voodoo labs

Im using the chorus and tremolo from the boss katana and my laptop ..im already kind of in the future ..I have the trio PB , has 5 pedals on it and a laptop running the boss effects ..the onboard Fx from boss are ridiculous how good they are if you go in and tweek them

I have one of these ordered

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GD54Q66/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A33PMTTWR7KAJH&psc=1

my laptop that runs the boss - it will go nearly 8 hours on a charge and I only use it for pro tools and other musical apps.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-ideapad-1-14-laptop-amd-a6-series-4gb-memory-amd-radeon-r4-64gb-emmc-flash-memory-platinum-gray/6359222.p?skuId=6359222&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=30&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1260576&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8fr7BRDSARIsAK0Qqr4thiqJCYr9KxgvvZsAzYOL2TjzrOBshFomFJTWure631ykYvjdZL4aAgmDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

my PB - you can have a laptop and two power banks ( I am using one spots and voodoo lab) and probably 10-20 pedals on this thing lol ...its a monster but I love it and velcro/zip ties works on it no need to buy the extensions.
https://reverb.com/item/16173805-temple-audio-trio-28-28-x-16-5-pedalboard-temple-vintage-white-trio-28-vw