[sdiy] Boss Adapter Question

[Ray Wilson]

That all depends on the power consumption of your pedals. With 300mA you'll
have 75mA per box (for four boxes). Measure the current consumption by
sticking an amp-meter between the positive battery terminal and the batter
clip (red to the terminal, black to the clip). Start at a high amp meter
scale setting and then reduce the setting until you come within the range of
the unit. Jam a while and watch the meter. If you have peak hold use it. Now
you'll know whether you can share the power supply or not. If you don't have
peak hold then multiply what you see by some factor (say 2) and consider
that the reading. You will want headroom for peak power consumption spikes.

Ray

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
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Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 2:45 PM
To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Subject: [sdiy] Boss Adapter Question


I don't know if it's the right place to ask this question, I apologise those
who think that it's not.
I've a Boss ACA-230G AC-DC adapter with 9V 300mA output. I'm going to use it
with my single boss guitar effect pedals.
I wonder if I can use the adapter to operate 3 or 4 of my boss pedals by
distributing the power using a daisy chain (parallel connection?). The owner
of the shop from where I bought the adapter told me that it is not possible,
but a technician told me that I can do this. I just wanted to be sure, I
appreciate any help coming from the list.