Cioks DC5 wiring question(on a PT Nano+)

noisepolluter

Is it ok for any of the power leads to pass between the power block and the back of the pedals (i.e. through the centre gap in the pedalboard), or would that cause overheating/interference, or be undesirable in some other way?

I’m wondering where it’s best to locate the PSU - roughly in the centre of the board seems to be the best option so the mains power cable isn’t under strain.

If anyone’s got a pic of a their successfully wired PT Nano or Metro, that would be helpful!

Edit:OK, this is what I’ve managed to rig up. No leads are under tension or placing strain on connectors. I’ve threaded the 3 leads by the side of the block rather than underneath it. One lead is right near where the mains cable plugs in, but hopefully that shouldn’t cause any interference.

Now to cable tie it in place temporarily and actually test it! If any pedals complain about being near the PSU I’m going to be so pissed off as I can’t really see any other way to wire this up.

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RandallFlagg

I did it with mine, no issues:

Winny_Pooh

no issues with mine. Only wahs may present issues being near power.

noisepolluter

Thanks @RandallFlagg - I’ve powered it up and there’s no noise through the amp - has actually removed a faint opto ticking from the Empress trem which used to happen on bypass when it was on a daisychain.

Just need to get a responsible adult to do the drilling for me now!   

noisepolluter

Aaaaaaargh I’ve just realised I’m going to have to take all the sodding Velcro off the board aren’t I... bet I’ve not got enough to put back on...

Edit... OK, the instruction video says to mark and drill from the underside - phew!

TimmyO

On my regular Nano no drilling was required - it just wedges in there haha 

Grunfeld

noisepolluter said:

Is it ok for any of the power leads to pass between the power block and the back of the pedals (i.e. through the centre gap in the pedalboard), or would that cause overheating/interference, or be undesirable in some other way?

I’m wondering where it’s best to locate the PSU - roughly in the centre of the board seems to be the best option so the mains power cable isn’t under strain.

If anyone’s got a pic of a their successfully wired PT Nano or Metro, that would be helpful!

The Metro has a thing (this is probably not the correct word) in the middle of the base which I reckon is probably best avoided with leads of any sort because it sits so near the floor and could squash the leads. 

Other than the thing, I think you can do what you want. 
Couple of pics. 
Tell you what I've found really handy and that's the colour coded leads.  Just blobs of nail varnish but really easy to see what connects to what.

andyoz

DC5 is an inherently low noise design...electrical noise I mean into any pedals on top of it.

colourofsound

Does the Cioks have proprietary sockets? They look like phono sockets, not the standard boss centre-negative style. Looking to get a DC5 for my Metro setup but wondering if my existing cables will be useless with it.

GavRichList

colourofsound said:

Does the Cioks have proprietary sockets? They look like phono sockets, not the standard boss centre-negative style. Looking to get a DC5 for my Metro setup but wondering if my existing cables will be useless with it.

They are indeed phono... so yes, useless I’m afraid. They come with their own though, and if you’re short any then hotrox sell em. PM me first though, I’ve got billions. 

colourofsound

GavRichList said:

colourofsound said:

Does the Cioks have proprietary sockets? They look like phono sockets, not the standard boss centre-negative style. Looking to get a DC5 for my Metro setup but wondering if my existing cables will be useless with it.

They are indeed phono... so yes, useless I’m afraid. They come with their own though, and if you’re short any then hotrox sell em. PM me first though, I’ve got billions. 

That's friggin daft. Okay, will do, cheers.

GavRichList

colourofsound said:

GavRichList said:

colourofsound said:

Does the Cioks have proprietary sockets? They look like phono sockets, not the standard boss centre-negative style. Looking to get a DC5 for my Metro setup but wondering if my existing cables will be useless with it.

They are indeed phono... so yes, useless I’m afraid. They come with their own though, and if you’re short any then hotrox sell em. PM me first though, I’ve got billions. 

That's friggin daft. Okay, will do, cheers.

They’re not expensive, don’t worry 

cLepto-bass

I found the Cioks phono leads to be really flimsy. After years of using the other "normal" style I was surprised when 4 of my Cioks phono leads split and exposed the copper after only 7 months. In the end I sold the uni. 

ragingben

cLepto-bass said:

I found the Cioks phono leads to be really flimsy. After years of using the other "normal" style I was surprised when 4 of my Cioks phono leads split and exposed the copper after only 7 months. In the end I sold the uni. 

The same for me - I just bought some replacements. Amazing unit otherwise, but the leads do tend to break, and I've never gigged mine and only rearranged the board once!