darren adcock
- Sep 26, 2016
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Hi all.
I need to build or buy a PSU for an analogue synth I building. I am asking for advice here as you've always helped me make sure I am working safely.
I essentially need to build a power supply. The Kit I have been advised to build is from Soundtronics (UK)... which includes a PCB, Parts kit and 12-0-12 Toroidal Transformer (I will add links to the bottom of this post). Adding up the current draws on the modules I have = 594ma for +12v rail and 536 for -12v rail. The power supply supplies 1.5a to each rail and the Soundtronics Technician recommends I only run it 80% of it's capacity.
I'm looking for advice around this build as it is new to me, I have not worked with mains voltage (beyond walwart types) so I need to make sure I am safe. My plan is to make sure everything possible is insulated, Isolate the supply in an insulated case (Advise on what this might be is needed) and to make sure the IEC socket is fused at 10a (10a as this is what I was recommended)
Advice welcome, if folk think this might be unsafe for me i'm happy to get help from a local engineer to build it for me
Here is the links and thanks in advance;
https://www.soundtronics.co.uk/mfos-adjustable-bipolar-power-supply-bare-pcb.html
http://musicfromouterspace.com/inde...PPLY2009/POWERSUPPLY2009.php&VPW=1526&VPH=629
https://www.soundtronics.co.uk/toroidal-transformer-50va-0-12v-0-12v.html
https://www.soundtronics.co.uk/iec-fused-switched-horizontal-chassis-inlet-plug-10a.html
I need to build or buy a PSU for an analogue synth I building. I am asking for advice here as you've always helped me make sure I am working safely.
I essentially need to build a power supply. The Kit I have been advised to build is from Soundtronics (UK)... which includes a PCB, Parts kit and 12-0-12 Toroidal Transformer (I will add links to the bottom of this post). Adding up the current draws on the modules I have = 594ma for +12v rail and 536 for -12v rail. The power supply supplies 1.5a to each rail and the Soundtronics Technician recommends I only run it 80% of it's capacity.
I'm looking for advice around this build as it is new to me, I have not worked with mains voltage (beyond walwart types) so I need to make sure I am safe. My plan is to make sure everything possible is insulated, Isolate the supply in an insulated case (Advise on what this might be is needed) and to make sure the IEC socket is fused at 10a (10a as this is what I was recommended)
Advice welcome, if folk think this might be unsafe for me i'm happy to get help from a local engineer to build it for me
Here is the links and thanks in advance;
https://www.soundtronics.co.uk/mfos-adjustable-bipolar-power-supply-bare-pcb.html
http://musicfromouterspace.com/inde...PPLY2009/POWERSUPPLY2009.php&VPW=1526&VPH=629
https://www.soundtronics.co.uk/toroidal-transformer-50va-0-12v-0-12v.html
https://www.soundtronics.co.uk/iec-fused-switched-horizontal-chassis-inlet-plug-10a.html