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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 18, 2007 14:19:17 GMT
I'm keeping this as simple as possible assuming anyone contemplating making a PSU will know how to house it. Here is how you connect a 0-12 0-12V 30vA encapsulated transformer to turn it into a PSU for any of the small X-Series v3 components. The red lines denote jumpers. My encapsulated transformer of choice is the Clairtronic 5052 ( www.clairtronic.com/4.pdf ) though other makes of Dual Primary (115V + 115V) 30vA 12+12V output encapsulated transformers will be ok to use. The Din plug you want to wire the secondaries onto is a 3 Pin DIN plug. My plug of choice is the Neutrik www.rapidonline.com part number 20-0300 you connect the centre tap (the jumpered section of the secondary shown in red) to the centre pin of the 3 pin din plug and you connect the two remaining secondaries to either of the outer pins. Every diagram here is looking at the encapsulated transformer with the pins facing upward toward you, connect as shown and you've got yourself a VERY good quality PSU for all the X-series v3 components.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 21, 2007 18:02:04 GMT
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 22, 2007 0:13:13 GMT
OK, Assuming you've put it together you now need to test it. Set your multimeter to the 200 AC range (V~) carefully probe between the centre pin of the 3 pin DIN and one of the outer pins.... you should be reading close to 15V ..... now probe between the centre pin and the other outer pin, you should be reading close to 15V. The final check is to probe between both outer pins.... you should get a reading of close to 30V. If all measures well, which it will, plug your PSU into your v3 x-ponent and enjoy the music
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Post by PinkFloyd on Feb 22, 2007 0:19:03 GMT
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Post by PinkFloyd on Apr 12, 2007 22:15:15 GMT
Now the good weather's upon us I'm contemplating supplying these PSU's in kit form would anybody be interested?
I'll supply everything that's required for a fully working / built up Pinkie (and I mean everything down to the last screw), along with a comprehensive instruction manual. I guesstimate the DIY kit price will be around the £45 mark (shipped UK / recorded delivery) Europe / overseas will be £17 on top to cover shipping (Kit weighs over 1KG) Royal Mail are absolute robbers and "£15" is the actual cost of shipping abroad via international signed for delivery.
If you're interested let me know here...
Mike.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2007 23:14:32 GMT
WOW !!! Anyone wanting a SAFE top quality PSU V3 AC supply,and capable of using a soldering iron, should grab one of these kits. Mike, be prepared for lots of requests for fully built units too. SandyK
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Post by dc on Apr 13, 2007 2:14:29 GMT
can we use the transformer in the canamp?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Apr 13, 2007 2:28:00 GMT
can we use the transformer in the canamp? Yes and no. CanAmp uses the 9V (12VA) transformer Little Pinkie uses 12V (30VA) Pin outs are completely different and wouldn't be a plug in replacement for the CanAmp tranny. I have a few 9V (30VA) encapsulated transformers (same manufacturer as used in Little Pinkie) which would be great for the CanAmp but pin spacing is not the same (different pitch) so you'd have to connect them to the PCB with hook up wire......... Much better trannies for the CanAmp (more juice on tap) but, as I say, not a direct drop in......... going cheap though at £8 a pop........ 9V / 30VA encapsulated with the same footprint as the stock 9V Heed tranny....... part number: 88-3092 at www.rapidonline.com (if you can get hold of them!) I appear to hold all the stock
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Post by dc on Apr 13, 2007 4:07:54 GMT
hmm, did you get a chance to try them in the canamp yet?
i might get one and use a rubber band or cable ties to hold it down? would that do?
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