- 1). Lay out your pedals in the way you would like them to be arranged. Determine what board dimensions would work best with this setup. Write down the dimensions and, if desired, draw a diagram.
- 2). Retrieve a plywood board from a local hardware or lumber store. Because the service is typically either free or inexpensive, have the store cut the board to your specifications.
- 3). Sand all sides and edges of the board so that there are no rough areas. This will prevent potential splinters when moving and will help the Velcro stick better when applied. Wipe off the excess dust when finished.
- 4). Cover the surface area of the board with a coat of colored spray paint that includes a sealant. This will improve the appearance and ultimately will help protect the durability of the wood over time. For an even better result, you can apply a coat of primer first, but it is not entirely necessary. (The pedals will be covering most of the exposed wood.) Let the paint dry completely.
- 1). Measure the looped Velcro strip (the fuzzy side) to the length of the board. Cut the strip with scissors, peel off the backing and attach the Velcro to the top of the board, slowly applying from one end to the other. Press down firmly and evenly so that there are no pockets of air. You can apply additional strips if desired, but one attachment will be strong enough to hold any pedal in place.
- 2). Cut individual pieces of the hooked strip of Velcro (the rough side) to fit the top of the back sides of the pedals. Remove the backings and attach firmly to each pedal.
- 3). Attached the pedals to the board. Connect the sequence of pedals using 6-inch-long patch cables. Longer cables may be needed for larger boards to make certain connections.
- 4). Connect the cables of the power supply to the voltage input of each pedal (where available). The power source should connect to the nearest outlet wherever the board travels.
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