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The led on this old CE-2 was really dim, so I switched it out with a fresh LED. It was bright for a split second then went dim again. Does that mean that the limiting resistor might be bad? Here are some pics of the well loved pedal.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/904/d7bh9F.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/p4d7bh9Fj)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/910/yk1RFG.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/payk1RFGj)
Are you using an official BOSS ACA power adapter?
If you are not... then that LED will always be dim or not on at all. It is a well known fact that BOSS pedals have a resistor/diode circuit inside that needs to be jumpered if you want to use another PS (like a 1Spot or the likes)
Yup, I am using the Boss PSA 120. I actually tried 2 different ones. An older model and a brand new one. I do appreciate you responding.
Quote from: Govmnt_Lacky on August 04, 2014, 07:19:19 PM
Are you using an official BOSS ACA power adapter?
If you are not... then that LED will always be dim or not on at all. It is a well known fact that BOSS pedals have a resistor/diode circuit inside that needs to be jumpered if you want to use another PS (like a 1Spot or the likes)
Hello. :) Here's an article explaining Boss PSA vs ACA:
http://stinkfoot.se/archives/726 (http://stinkfoot.se/archives/726)
Sounds like there may be a couple of solutions to your problem!
Quote from: upthepunxxx on August 04, 2014, 07:46:40 PM
Yup, I am using the Boss PSA 120. I actually tried 2 different ones. An older model and a brand new one. I do appreciate you responding.
Quote from: Govmnt_Lacky on August 04, 2014, 07:19:19 PM
Are you using an official BOSS ACA power adapter?
If you are not... then that LED will always be dim or not on at all. It is a well known fact that BOSS pedals have a resistor/diode circuit inside that needs to be jumpered if you want to use another PS (like a 1Spot or the likes)
This is great! Thanks so much, I am going to give this a shot after work. Sounds like thats the problem!
Quote from: FuzzTony on August 15, 2014, 11:10:29 PM
Hello. :) Here's an article explaining Boss PSA vs ACA:
http://stinkfoot.se/archives/726 (http://stinkfoot.se/archives/726)
Sounds like there may be a couple of solutions to your problem!
Quote from: upthepunxxx on August 04, 2014, 07:46:40 PM
Yup, I am using the Boss PSA 120. I actually tried 2 different ones. An older model and a brand new one. I do appreciate you responding.
Quote from: Govmnt_Lacky on August 04, 2014, 07:19:19 PM
Are you using an official BOSS ACA power adapter?
If you are not... then that LED will always be dim or not on at all. It is a well known fact that BOSS pedals have a resistor/diode circuit inside that needs to be jumpered if you want to use another PS (like a 1Spot or the likes)