USB port able to power a lamp?

WindriderMetal · Post by **WindriderMetal** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:37 am

Hello!

Playing in a metal band means I'm unable to wear my glasses on stage... One headbang and they would fly right off! This means that on a dark stage it's often very hard for me to see my footswitches on the floor. Until now I've been using a regular lamp, or even just a battery powered flashlight taped to the underside of the keyboard, just in order to illuminate my feet so I can see where I'm standing.

I was wondering however whether the USB port on the back of the TEX would output enough power for me to use a USB powered lamp? I've tried plugging my mobile phone into it and it seems to charge up, which leads me to assume that it is a powered USB port, but as it is only intended to be used as a means to connect a storage device, I haven't been able to find any other information about its power output.

So, does anyone know if this would work okay? Just before I go ahead and spend a few quid.

Thanks,
Elliot

Rosen Sound · Post by **Rosen Sound** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:24 am

I know for sure its a USB 1 port. Wich is why using compact flash is faster.
It wouldn't surprise me if you can handle a usb lamp.
but hers what i did back in the days of my karma (now have triton extreme)
I would get a coin cell battery (2025,2032)
and get a pack of LED's, just put the shorter end on the ground (-) side of the battery, tape it to your pedals. its not bright enough where people will wonder wtf is going on down there, and it works.

I am a metal player too, so i know where youre coming from! Link to a band of yours by any chance? please share.

Also, if youre feeling like a real badass and know VERY basic stuff about circuits, open up youre sustain pedal, buy one of those illuminating rocker switches, and wire up a nine volt battery to it, then just turn the switch on (keep in mind, its not connected to any of the sustain pedal circuits) and it will illuminate.

my metal band -
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bloodstee ... 1416752437

also, i have some awesome metal type patches for the triton on my website, check it in my sig.

WindriderMetal · Post by **WindriderMetal** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:14 pm

Ahh yes that's a good idea. I'll have a look in the hardware store for something... It would be nice for it to be very compact, as I like to be able to fit all of my pedals and cables into my hardcase along with the TEX... It's so much easier than taking another box/bag. So a few LEDs and a battery would probably make more sense than an extra lamp. Thanks!

Bloodsteel sounds great man. Can't beat a bit of power metal.

Here's one of my bands: http://www.myspace.com/windridermetal
This is just a studio project, so everything you hear on the recordings is performed by me.

xmlguy · Post by **xmlguy** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:34 pm

You could use LED string lighting to outline the pedals on a pedal board in different colors, like green for compressor, red for distortion, blue for chorus/phase/flange, and yellow for reverb/delay.

Rosen Sound · Post by **Rosen Sound** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:52 am

windrider is the s**t dude!!!!!!!! im diggin this very much! where the f*ck are yall please say La so we can play shows together!!!!!!

Rosen Sound · Post by **Rosen Sound** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:54 am

I will assume you guys dig equilibrium. in wich case
I salute you.

WindriderMetal · Post by **WindriderMetal** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:43 am

Haha, thanks a lot man. Glad you enjoy it. I'm in England unfortunately... But yes, Equilibrium, Ensiferum, Turisas... The list goes on. Folk metal FTW!

Rosen Sound · Post by **Rosen Sound** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:31 am

well move to LA!
Equilibirum is the bomb man! ensiferum as well! I can listen to the Iron album alllll day....

emiley · Post by **emiley** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:50 am

Well, That's great. It was the newest and coolest idea you have shared over here. USB power to the lamps. It will work good if it happens so. What are the main benefits for it? Share some more interesting facts about it.

Lamps

Kahnn · Post by **Kahnn** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:10 am

There is this product:
http://www.synthax.co.uk/alva-mgl-midi-gooseneck-light

Powered by midi out or midi thru. It may help...

Best,
Kahnn