Pedaltrain spark or Coiks DC5 for a small board?

newi123

Both have 5 isolated outputs which is perfect - any experience? None of the pedals are particularly high current draw, just after the `most isolated` option to keep noise to a minimum.........

Cheers

noisepolluter

I have a DC5 and it’s excellent.
I’m actually using it on a Metro 20 to power 7 pedals (3 isolated, and 4x low voltage pedals on a pair of split flex chains)

Winny_Pooh

I have a cioks and its great, fits perfectly under a pedaltrain nano/nano+ (requires 2 small drilled holes). Cable is a bit short but that's ok.
No experience of the spark. 

newi123

Cheers guys - does it fit under a nano+ with velcro rather than screws?

Snags

It would be snugunder a Nano+ with velcro, I reckon. You could always put some washers on the feet, though, to give yourself a couple of mm extra clearance.

I have one on a Nano+, with screws. It comes with a template so drilling it out is easy. The only consideration with that is that the supplied screws are crowned slightly, and sit ever-so-slightly proud of the velcro on the board, so you need to think a wee bit about placement against the pedals you'll be using.

noisepolluter

newi123 said:

Cheers guys - does it fit under a nano+ with velcro rather than screws?

I tried it briefly with Velcro at first but it was in contact with the floor (Nano+ and Metro 20) so I attached it with screws to prevent scratches/dust getting in etc

newi123

Ok - thanks again!

Winny_Pooh

It's fairly heavy so I string recommendation drilling. You can also slightly bevel the holes with an oversized bit after. Then when the velcro goes back over you dont notice it.

Beexter

I used cable ties - there's a Gigrig/ That Pedal show video on YouTube somewhere where Dan uses the cable ties method with a Gigrig generator under a Pedaltrain Metro. It might be Matt Schofield's board build. 

Winny_Pooh

Beexter said:

I used cable ties - there's a Gigrig/ That Pedal show video on YouTube somewhere where Dan uses the cable ties method with a Gigrig generator under a Pedaltrain Metro. It might be Matt Schofield's board build. 

Not a good idea, these are two totally different scenarios. 

Beexter

I used the cable ties method with a DC5 under a metro 20, my current Truetone 7 or whatever it is is mounted under a metro 20 using cable ties as is a strymon ojai and gigrig generator on other boards. All have been gigged with no issues so would be interested to hear why it's not a good idea. I may need a complete rethink. 

Beexter

Beexter said:

I used the cable ties method with a DC5 under a metro 20, my current Truetone 7 or whatever it is is mounted under a metro 20 using cable ties as is a strymon ojai and gigrig generator on other boards. All have been gigged with no issues so would be interested to hear why it's not a good idea. I may need a complete rethink. 

I should add that I added some chair feet (diall brand from B&Q) to raise the height a little- they just push fit over the existing feet so no drilling. You could get way without them but they're an easy option to have.

Branshen

One advantage of the pedaltrain spark is that it mounts without drilling. It's got a neat little mechanism that attaches it to the rails. 

prowla

These power supplies are bloomin' expensive, aren't they?

Winny_Pooh

Beexter said:

I used the cable ties method with a DC5 under a metro 20, my current Truetone 7 or whatever it is is mounted under a metro 20 using cable ties as is a strymon ojai and gigrig generator on other boards. All have been gigged with no issues so would be interested to hear why it's not a good idea. I may need a complete rethink. 

A metro 20 has more than two slats and gaps on either side of the centre

The OP asked re a small board which implies a nano or such. These have a single gap which mean the cable ties would need to go around the ENTIRE Board and will have far less grip due to the low profile of these small power supplies.

Edit:
Underside of my nano+

Grunfeld

DC-5 under a Metro 24.

If I can drill the holes to attach it then I swear anyone can.  It's a very safe fit, just enough clearance. 

NelsonP

Truetone CS6 fits under a PT Nano + and is very flexible

cLepto-bass

I owned the Cioks DC5 attached to the bottom of my Nano but found the RC power cables to the pedals to be really really flimsy and a few of them broke (incidentally, they are find to replace). That had to go! After that I opted for the Trutone CS6 and that is miles better in my opinion.