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Re: Linear power supply

2012-09-21 by fuyuhiko

Thanks Dave for the information.
I will plan what exactly I want to build.

Cheers

--- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, Dave Kendall <davekendall@...> wrote:
>
> MOTM used to make a PSU complete with front panel as a kit, (MOTM 900)
> using a power one HBB15. (0.8A per rail)
> Not sure if it is still being sold, but power-one's are dead easy to
> wire up - basically just mains wire, socket and fusing, and then run
> the ±15V to the distro board of your choice :-)
>
> Google should show up plenty of info on how to do it.
>
> cheers,
> Dave
>
> On 19 Sep 2012, at 13:16, fuyuhiko wrote:
>
> > Thank you for the reply. Is the Power-one used for each synthesizers
> > by encasing with circuits or does anyone make a power supply with it?
> >
> > --- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, "goldencardigan" <dean.lowe@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Also keep an eye on ebay for power-one or condor brand linear power
> > supplies. Lots of DIY'ers use them. You will spot one or two hiding in
> > back of Fonitroniks racks on his website. You can find them in lots of
> > different volatges and up to 1.5amps. Reasonably easy to wire up.
> > >
> > > --- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, "fuyuhiko" <hiko_goldenballs@>
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for all generous replies, it's very helpful and I've been
> > relieved.
> > > >
> > > > The linear power supply seems not bad, but can be confusing as
> > Ove said.
> > > > I will consider buying either Doepfer one or customizing the
> > linear power supply to be easily used.
> > > >
> > > > Thank you very much and good luck for your inventions.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, "roglok" <roglok@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > These seem to be quite popular too:
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.tiptopaudio.com/zeuspwr.php
> > > > >
> > > > > although, like the Doepfer, they provide only +/-12V...
> > > > >
> > > > > Here's an example for a pre-built 15V PSU, but be aware that it
> > only delivers 500mA:
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.blacet.com/misc.html
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, Ove Ridé <nitro2k01@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On 15 September 2012 23:09, fuyuhiko <hiko_goldenballs@>
> > wrote:
> > > > > > > Hello there.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > This is totally newbee question. I'm thinking of buying a
> > linear power
> > > > > > > supply to get DC +/-15V as building a power supply seems
> > difficult for me.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > For instance;
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > http://www.conrad-uk.com/ce/en/product/511815/VOLTCRAFT-VLP-2403-240W-
> > DC-Power-Supply-Linear/2110330&ref=list
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > But Im not sure if using this type of supply is efficient
> > for the future
> > > > > > > use.
> > > > > > > Is there any drawback of using this type of power supply?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Please let me know if you have any opinions.
> > > > > > > I live in the UK.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hello. That's a lab power supply. If you intend to do any
> > kind of
> > > > > > eletronical prototyping work, you should have one. You won't
> > regret
> > > > > > getting it. I am not familiar with the quality of that brand,
> > but the
> > > > > > specs look ok.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > However, It would be a bit inconvenient to power a synth
> > system from a
> > > > > > lab power supply. You need to plug in cables for every time
> > you want
> > > > > > to use it, and not confuse the + and - cables, etc. For daily
> > use, I
> > > > > > would probably recommend something like the Doepfer A100 kit.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://www.doepfer.de/a100_DIY_kits.htm
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > /Ove
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Blog: <http://blog.gg8.se/>
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Here is Evergreen City. Evergreen�¿ is the color of
> > green forever."
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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