>I'm thinking to buy a power supply which produces +/-15V capable of 0.8A
per rail, literally Power One HAA15-0.8-AG, then add 7812 and 7912
accordingly. Should I use the 7912 for the negative supply Shouldn't I?
Yes. 7912 is the negative regulator. See
http://www.cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs14_psu.html for an example on how to
wire it. No, the PCB is not available any more.
>I can't calculate how much current the circuits consume from the schematics
as I'm quite a beginner.
You read it with a meter. You don't calculate it from the schematic.
Ken
>All I can do is building the modules one by one and measure the current
with multimeter. Though I guess there won't be so much current running as
most of them use only one or two ICs such as 555timer. A LFO I will build
uses five TL082s and two LM13700.
>
>Let me know if I might have a problem.
>Thank you very much anyway.
>
>--- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, Richarius Molindarius
<richmolindarius@...> wrote:
>>
>> Also - if possible, find out just how much current will be drawn from the
>> +V and -V sides of the power supply. THEN get 12 volt regulators that are
>> rated for a fair bit higher than that amount.
>> I don't know the general rule for heatsinks on voltage regulators but I do
>> believe it safe to say that if you're going to be drawing more than 0.5
>> amps from each of them, they should have heat sinks attached to them as
>> well. The heat sinks help to disperse the heat from the voltage regulators.
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 6:48 PM, <sasami@...> wrote:
>>
>> > **
>> >
>> >
>> > Yes, there is a problem doing that. Resistors control current, not voltage.
>> > You could add a 7812 and a 7912 regulator from the output of the +/-15 to
>> > give you +/-12V
>> >
>> > Ken
>> >
>> > >Hi there. I've just wondered if there is any problem that making a +/-12V
>> > from a +/-15V power supply by simply inserting some registers, I want to
>> > use
>> > both voltages so that I can mix some modules which I've taken from several
>> > designers.
>> > >
>> > >Kind Regards
>> > >
>> > >--- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, "fuyuhiko" <hiko_goldenballs@>
>> > wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> 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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>> Warmth and Peace,
>> Rich
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