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[Punchy]

and a question of course. The DOD FX-55b says it needs a 10v adapter, even though it takes a 9v battery. If I hook it up to my 1SPOT power adapter, what are the consequences?

 

[jrockbridge]

Nice board.

A 9 volt DC power outlet should be fine. Looks like the 9v plug is non standard.

• 9 V DC
• 3.5 mm (1/8") mini-phone power plug
• Tip positive (+), sleeve negative (−)
• Current requirement low

 

[Punchy]

Nice board.

A 9 volt DC power outlet should be fine. Looks like the 9v plug is non standard.

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• 9 V DC
• 3.5 mm (1/8") mini-phone power plug
• Tip positive (+), sleeve negative (−)
• Current requirement low

ARGH I forgot, it is a goofy one. Damn. Just ordered the adapter off e-bay. Guess $10 isn't bad

 

[Modern Saint]

and a question of course. The DOD FX-55b says it needs a 10v adapter, even though it takes a 9v battery. If I hook it up to my 1SPOT power adapter, what are the consequences?

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[Punchy]

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Well I know I can ask google, but I like asking you fine knowledgeable folk!

 

[jrockbridge]

DOD made multiple pedals from that time that are rated for a 10v power supply. Of course, it’s an oddball voltage. Players have tons of 9v power supplies. Almost nobody has a 10v supply. Fortunately, there are players all over the internet that have reported that DOD 10v rated pedals will run off a 9v supply.

Will the pedal operate and sound exactly the same at 9v as it does at 10v? Maybe not. It could affect headroom. It could affect the maximum volume output of the pedal. Since it’s a dirt pedal, it could affect the way it clips. Try it and see what you think. If you like the way the pedal feels, sounds, and operates at 9v, then you’re fine.