R: Fw: [sdiy] First synth to build? PC power supply unit

[sandrotraversi]

Hi list ,

i'm not a tech and i'd have to be the latest to speak , but
... why not a pc power supply ?
or is PC power supply units good for a sinth DIY project ?

Sandro


----- Original Message -----
From: harry <harrybissell at prodigy.net>
To: Blue_NINE.a <Blue at ZeroArtRadio.com>
Cc: Synth DIY <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2001 4:34 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: [sdiy] First synth to build?


> Sorry Guys....  (gotta go here...)
>
> Yeah I have one (suggestion) ... BUY a power supply... surplus for about
> $20-25
> Linear supply, like a PowerOne or similar brand.  Get a +/-15V @
> 800mA or 1A....
>
> Or get one with +5V, +/-15V... a little more expensive, and heavier but
> easier to find.  You can later make +/- 12 from that supply if you need
it.
>
> See www.mpja.com as one possible source...
>
> Then build a synth module like a simple LFO, noise source, etc... to
start.
>
> A lot of newbie troubles come from a bad or marginal power supply. Its
nice
> to know that if theres a problem, it ain't the supply.
>
> You might consider a module kit for starts....
>
> H^) harry
>
> "Blue_NINE.a" wrote:
>
> > > > Only after that, hardware starts.
> > > > First a nice +15 and -15 volts powersupply (or whatever your dreams
> > need)
> > > > It's a nive starter and you'll need it anyways.
> >
> >  any power supply suggestions? what if i wanna mix and match Modules
from
> >  different companies....?
>