Power Nimbus at home or on the go

By Landon McCoy · Updated September 10, 2026

Nimbus is designed to use its supplied power adapter and does not include an internal rechargeable battery.

Nimbus production preview. This guide describes the current announced design. Nimbus is available for preorder; final hardware details and operating instructions may change before shipment.

At home

Use the supplied Nimbus power adapter and follow the ratings on the production unit and adapter. A Stratus 9V supply is not a substitute for the Nimbus input supply.

Use the supplied Nimbus adapter. At home: Match the final unit and adapter ratings. On the go: Use a suitably rated AC power station. Pedal power: Check final output specs before connecting. Nimbus has no internal rechargeable battery. A Stratus 9V supply is not its input supply.
Nimbus has no internal rechargeable battery. A Stratus 9V supply is not its input supply. Open image at full size.

Does Nimbus charge?

There is no built-in battery to charge, so Nimbus has no internal charging time or battery-runtime specification. Earlier battery-addon or stretch-goal discussions are not an included battery promise.

Portable power

A suitably rated external power station with an AC outlet may power the supplied adapter. Compatibility and runtime depend on the station, the adapter’s input requirements, listening level, and load. Check the final ratings and power-station instructions rather than assuming a particular number of hours.

Powering other pedals

The announced design includes a pedal-power connection. Confirm its final voltage, polarity, total current, and isolation before using it in a multi-pedal rig. Earlier 2A claims should not substitute for the production label.

More visual references
Nimbus rear panel showing DC input, pedal power, USB connections, AUX input, headphones, and line outputs.
Nimbus production preview. The visible labels come from the supplied panel artwork; use final production instructions for ratings and routing. Open image at full size.
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