gregoryatl
Newbie
Mine arrived without a charger or FCB-7 pedal. I need to plug it in to see if it powers up. Thanks
Hello. Does anyone have a Roland FR-7 anywhere near Atlanta?
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Reach out to JIMD here on this board, he has made some that MAY fit yours.
gregoryatl
Newbie
Thank you. Also, have you heard of a guy in NY that also makes power supplies?
Ventura
Been here for ages!
Gregory,
you need to clarify before anyone gets in too deeply here
did you buy this as-is / for parts ?
were you aware this instrument, the original Roland series, is not a complete
device without the FBC-7 pedalboard.. you cannot access the full functionality
of the device without it, and the proprietary cable which connects them
while the unit CAN be used stand alone with a battery pack, it's functionality is
limited, as well as the Battery is charged with the FBC-7 either inside or out of
the FR7 for ongoing use
if you were not aware of any of this, then you may have recourse with the seller..
a bare bones FR7 is, for the most part, a doorstop, unless you are an
experienced electronics tech who can build your own Power system and
breakout box for the MIDI and pedal switching connections
if a bare bones FR7 is described as a functioning/working device then the
seller MUST at least provide a power source to prove that, otherwise
it is being mis-represented and is a false flag advertisement
you need to clarify before anyone gets in too deeply here
did you buy this as-is / for parts ?
were you aware this instrument, the original Roland series, is not a complete
device without the FBC-7 pedalboard.. you cannot access the full functionality
of the device without it, and the proprietary cable which connects them
while the unit CAN be used stand alone with a battery pack, it's functionality is
limited, as well as the Battery is charged with the FBC-7 either inside or out of
the FR7 for ongoing use
if you were not aware of any of this, then you may have recourse with the seller..
a bare bones FR7 is, for the most part, a doorstop, unless you are an
experienced electronics tech who can build your own Power system and
breakout box for the MIDI and pedal switching connections
if a bare bones FR7 is described as a functioning/working device then the
seller MUST at least provide a power source to prove that, otherwise
it is being mis-represented and is a false flag advertisement
gregoryatl
Newbie
Thanks for the good ideas, Ventura. I am slowly scraping together some knowledge on the matter of powering this thing!
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@gregoryatl
Welcome to the forum.
I you'd like a buy a (virtually new) FBC-7, let me know.
If you want to use your FR-7 without an FBC-7, you can with some soldering/electronic skills. Do a search on this forum.
Some threads that may be usedful:
Welcome to the forum.
I you'd like a buy a (virtually new) FBC-7, let me know.
If you want to use your FR-7 without an FBC-7, you can with some soldering/electronic skills. Do a search on this forum.
Some threads that may be usedful:
New 24 Volt Power Supply for FR-7X, FR-7 and FR-5
New 24 Volt Power Supply For use with Roland model FR-5, FR-7 and FR-7X Accordions Now you can remove your 2 lb. BP-25-45 Battery Pack and make your V-accordion lighter! Designed to protect your Roland in the event of any unexpected short circuit, voltage spikes and over voltage conditions. No...
www.accordionists.info
Adding MIDI ports to FR-7/5 and FR-7x
Some forum members sent me private messages regarding the modifications I made to my FR-7b, adding MIDI ports to the accordion (Reference: FBC-7 Eliminator). I did the modifications a while back and unfortunately did not keep detailed record/photos. But here are some photos that may be able to...
www.accordionists.info
Roland Fr8x Power Supply
Just wondering if anyone has sourced a mains replacement power supply for the above?
www.accordionists.info
Battery pack for FR-7/7x/8x
Related thread: FBC-7 Eliminator This post was initially intended to be in this thread because Id like to clarify some points raised in the thread. But then I thought it was deserved its own thread. ... the 24 volt battery pack for the Roland models FR-5, 7, 7x & 8x ARE NOT made from the...
www.accordionists.info
swingbozo
Member
Oh man! I just got an ebay FR-7 with a boned battery, no FBC-7 and was wondering how to power up the thing. Thanks for this post!
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Ventura
Been here for ages!
so you bought an old FR7 sight unseen as-is and without
knowing if it was actually in playable condition because
the seller obviously had no way to power it up or test it ?
knowing if it was actually in playable condition because
the seller obviously had no way to power it up or test it ?
Ventura
Been here for ages!
ps: anyone wants one, that 7x is still for sale up in
New Jersey on Clist.. it has been for sale now at least
2 years
New Jersey on Clist.. it has been for sale now at least
2 years
My opinion (and thats all it is), is that I'd avoid the older generations, because:
- the things that the newer ones can do that the older ones cannot
- at the ages of these things when they came out, unless specified, you will definitely need replacement batteries.
- there is a known issue with the 7x that if you recall, Cory Pesaturo had several times happen to him (the non-stop droning bass button) thats happened to way too many 7X owners
PS - If something has been for sale for over 2 years, SOMETHING has to be up. It's either a scam or ridiculous price or non-functional or missing important parts.
Alan Sharkis
Prolific poster
IIRC, the FR-7x suffered from bad display modules, among other faults.
Alan Sharkis
Prolific poster
Or, it could be that in that geological area, there’s no demand for a used FR-7x.
swingbozo
Member
Speaking of bad FR-7(x) displays, someone mentioned a person named "Mike" that had a replacement display? I'm still waiting on parts to see if my FR-7 works or not and would like to start lining up contacts for a possible screen replacement if needed. I'd love to archive up some Roland schematics, or even just electronic tinker devices for these things.
Ventura
Been here for ages!
the 7x display problem is exclusively to the 7x
the 7 had a different type of display
the 7 had a different type of display
