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Post by nicholas on May 25, 2018 13:26:06 GMT -7
I decided to make the switch and use a two pedal board set up. Currently all my amps have loops, so I decided to have a separate board for time based and a front end board set up. I picked up a CIOKS power supply that fits nicely under the nano with the stock height feet. It seems like a nice product and comes with everything you need. Figured while I was at it, I'd put together a installation pic fest that anyone can follow... The Cioks works great, and is quiet. No issues so far. So here it is. The Cioks DC5. It has 5 outputs. It's made in Poland. It comes with lots of different cables, as well as a Y cable to run 2 pedals from one output. I used the Y for the 18v capable output.
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Post by nicholas on May 25, 2018 13:34:29 GMT -7
I put a few pieces of masking take on the mounting surface of the Cioks. It has threaded holes for screws. A few pen marks makes the location visable later on. The nano has a thick top tube. A roll of masking tape was the same thickness. I transferred the masking tape mark to the front of the nano and set the power supply under it to decide on a mounting spot.
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Post by nicholas on May 25, 2018 13:49:21 GMT -7
The power supply has an literature card that doubles as a drilling template. I set the template on top of the nano below the tape mark line so I know the supply will fit in the narrow channel on the back side of the nano and drilled it out. With the board prepped and ready to mount the ppwer supply I re did all my pedals with my trade mark securing system. 3m outdoor double sided tape. It works great. I posted about it several years ago and still use it. The easiest way is to pull off a long piece. Remove the red backer, then cut it into little pieces. Trying to remove the backer from little pieces will make you want to punch something. Bunch of colorful boxes with the double sided tape on them. A little goes a long way!
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Post by nicholas on May 25, 2018 13:52:22 GMT -7
Then I just screwed the supply to the board with the included screws and allen wrench. They really did include everything needed to mount it. All finished up...
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Post by nicholas on May 25, 2018 15:20:32 GMT -7
All in all the installation is really easy and they include pretty much everything you need other than a drill . Seems like a real nice unit for the small pedaltrains.
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Post by BritInvasion on May 25, 2018 17:02:42 GMT -7
Very cool , and very tidy! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 25, 2018 17:34:41 GMT -7
That's really clean, I dig it. And a great idea to use separate boards for Time-based and other effects. Cool! I'm going to order some of that tape and check it out. Thanks, Nicholas!
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Post by nicholas on May 25, 2018 17:53:54 GMT -7
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Post by digs57 on May 25, 2018 18:44:15 GMT -7
Nice that they are all end loaded...bada bing...kool
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Post by bryan0418 on May 25, 2018 19:47:34 GMT -7
Love the DC5. Been using mine for years. No issues at all.
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Post by Lash LaRue on May 25, 2018 20:52:47 GMT -7
I have had the Cioks “Ciokolate” for 3 years. It has never acted-up or let me down. I wish I had the patience to be as neat and detailed as you appear to be!
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Post by Christopher on May 26, 2018 6:29:17 GMT -7
That's a great execution of an organized board and installation. Nice work, sir!
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Post by zpilot on May 28, 2018 3:35:14 GMT -7
RCA jacks?
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 28, 2018 5:46:59 GMT -7
Looks like it, doesn't it? It breaks with the tradition of using a connector normally used for signals or stereo interconnects for power instead. In 50 years I've never seen that before. Just the traditionalist in me I guess. I wonder why they just didn't use barrel jacks on both ends?
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Post by nicholas on May 28, 2018 10:02:32 GMT -7
^ I mentioned it's made in Poland right? In all seriousness they provide a good connection and it doesn't bug me at all. I like how it fits perfect under the little pedaltrain boards. I have a second Cioks DC5 inbound for my nano which will have delay and reverb. It's nice that it has two 300ma Jack's.
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Post by bigben55 on May 28, 2018 18:57:44 GMT -7
I've thought hard about buying a DC5 and doing this to my mini board(very similar to yours). Currently run a One Spot/daisy chain. I have zero noise issues or power issues, so I have a hard time justifying the cost.
I know this is better, the "professional " way to go. My other big board has a nice power supply, so I get it. But(and I'm NOT being condescending; I still may but one and go this route), is it worth it? Did you gain $159 worth of improvement?
Either way, thx for the install pics. I have an On Stage version of the Nano+. Same length but wanted a little bit.
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Post by goodez on Apr 14, 2019 8:23:00 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2019 8:35:24 GMT -7
That tape holds?
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Post by doctorice on Apr 14, 2019 9:07:06 GMT -7
Neat work, Nick, as always.
One note for everyone: if you have an older PT board make sure it has appropriate clearance for mounting. I bought a TruTone (1Spot) supply that was advertised as fitting PT minis, but it didn't fit my first generation PT mini. That iteration of the mini had little ground clearance, which could have been "fixed" by adding a piece of wood or other material to get more height, but what couldn't be altered was the spacing between the rails on the underside.
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Post by doctorice on Apr 14, 2019 9:08:52 GMT -7
Yes, I used it to attach a Brake Lite inside a Z combo. No issues with it, including shipping the amp to CA from NY when I sold it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2019 10:11:37 GMT -7
Yes, I used it to attach a Brake Lite inside a Z combo. No issues with it, including shipping the amp to CA from NY when I sold it. Impressive!
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Post by goodez on Apr 14, 2019 15:00:03 GMT -7
Finally got mine all mounted up on the pedaltrain nano+. Thanks to Nicholas for the awesome write up and guidance.
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Post by limenine on Apr 16, 2019 18:31:24 GMT -7
And how! I've been using it since Nicholas' original thread about ditching Velcro. If you use much more than he shows, you ~will~ be using a pry bar (I have a very handy little plastic one) to remove the pedal. Three reasons I like it better than Velcro: WAY cheaper. It's about five bucks a roll, and you see how little gets used. No 'smooshy' feel to the pedals - they are solid underfoot. When you remove a pedal, you can remove the tape with no residue. None. Im actually surprised you didn't just use it to mount the power supply Nicholas
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Post by bigben55 on Apr 20, 2019 10:32:01 GMT -7
I've since gone with a Cioks Adam. I wanted a Strymon Flint, so I needed it. I'm actually have TWO mini boards...one for each amp that I can use together. The 2nd one has the One Spot/Daisy chain. I'm even less likely to upgrade this one(3 true bypass analog pedals[distortion, OD, Univibe] and a Boss tuner). But, I've said that before so knowing me, it's just a matter of time!
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Post by nicholas on Apr 20, 2019 12:23:50 GMT -7
And how! I've been using it since Nicholas' original thread about ditching Velcro. If you use much more than he shows, you ~will~ be using a pry bar (I have a very handy little plastic one) to remove the pedal. Three reasons I like it better than Velcro: WAY cheaper. It's about five bucks a roll, and you see how little gets used. No 'smooshy' feel to the pedals - they are solid underfoot. When you remove a pedal, you can remove the tape with no residue. None. Im actually surprised you didn't just use it to mount the power supply Nicholas Yeah, I'm still using that tape. It's great! Probably should have just used it for the power supply! I liked the way it came with a template and mounting threads so I went with it. Still using that power supply but with different pedals. It's been great. No issues. That Scotch permanent outdoor tape tape is the real deal. I love it.
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