Why Doesn't Every Pedalboard Have a Master Power Switch? (DIY Build)

One thing always bothered me about my guitar pedalboard: everything stayed powered on all the time unless I unplugged the wall adapter or switched off the power strip. So I decided to build the solution I couldn't find anywhere... a simple Master Power Control box that sits between the DC power supply and the pedalboard power brick. One switch powers the entire board on or off while keeping everything permanently wired and ready to play. Why has nobody made this before? In this video I design, build, wire, and test this simple DIY utility pedal, explain how the DC switching works, and show the finished unit controlling my entire pedalboard. Sometimes the simplest projects end up being the most useful. If you've ever wished your pedalboard had a master power switch, this project may be exactly what you've been looking for. Chapters 00:00 The pedal nobody asked for 00:54 The problem with always-on pedalboards 02:03 The Master Power Control concept 02:38 Drilling and enclosure prep 03:35 Understanding the DC wiring 05:02 Drawing the wiring diagram 07:11 Wiring the switch 09:12 Final assembly 09:48 Testing on the pedalboard 10:41 Final thoughts If you enjoy DIY guitar electronics, pedal building, amplifier projects, and creative workshop experiments, consider subscribing for future projects from the Mad Scientist Guitar Lab. Links to my channel... Subscribe to follow future builds:    / @madscientistguitarlab   If you like the ideas and experiments happening here on the channel, you can go deeper with my books on The History of the Cigar Box Guitar and Cigar Box Guitar Amplifiers. Affiliate links: One Man's Trash 2nd Edition A History of the Cigar Box Guitar: https://amzn.to/4hgTpgK Cigar Box Ukulele: Master Craftsmanship Meets Commodity Materials: https://amzn.to/4ben5Kh The Cigar Box Guitar Amplifier Notebook: https://amzn.to/43nBgrX 1590A mini enclosure: https://amzn.to/44JM8AI 2.1mm barrel socket: https://amzn.to/4gOARq4 Backlit rocker switch: https://amzn.to/4wlWW3L Link to my Reverb shop (for when I sell my creations)... https://reverb.com/shop/williams-gear...