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9VDC to +15V -15V chargepump layout

Last post by roseblood11 « 24 Sep 2018, 23:15
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by snk » 22 Sep 2018, 13:21

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Hello
I am looking for a veroboard layout for a ChargePump from 9VDC to +15V -15V ...
I have found 9V to +/-12V, +12>+15V, but not 9V>+/-15V...
Do...

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Last post by roseblood11
24 Sep 2018, 23:15
MOSFET for reverse polarity protection

Last post by POTL « 16 Jun 2018, 04:26
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by POTL » 15 Jun 2018, 23:53

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Hello everybody.
Once again I decided to take an interest in protection from reverse polarity.
In classic pedals we have 2 popular protection...

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Last post by POTL
16 Jun 2018, 04:26
Power suppy question

Last post by oczad « 09 May 2018, 17:25
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by oczad » 08 May 2018, 16:29

I have a 3 pedal board that i supply power to via a single wall art with plenty of current. I have tried several good supplies for this and all have...

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Last post by oczad
09 May 2018, 17:25
Power Supply section?

Last post by plush « 26 Feb 2018, 06:01
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by black03 » 25 Feb 2018, 22:04

Hi, if I have two circuits, how do I have to do it to join them in the power supply section? I attach the images as an example, if someone can help...

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Last post by plush
26 Feb 2018, 06:01
Reverse Polarity Protection

Last post by plush « 19 Sep 2017, 11:52
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by POTL » 07 Sep 2017, 20:48

Hi
In the world of stompboxes, there are many ways to protect the circuit from the wrong polarity
But the most common are circuits using diodes...

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Last post by plush
19 Sep 2017, 11:52
pcb tracing

Last post by POTL « 14 Jul 2017, 14:26
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by POTL » 13 Jul 2017, 22:42

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Hello everyone, a question of a beginner
So it is necessary to bring to each component a separate power line (in the figure below from the main line,...

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Last post by POTL
14 Jul 2017, 14:26
Can I use 12V with my MXR Distortion+?

Last post by J-fish « 17 Jun 2017, 14:34
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by J-fish » 15 Jun 2017, 14:39

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Hello, I'm writing just to ask if you could explain to me if I can power my MXR Distortion+, current version (M-104 model..) with 12V instead of 9V....

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Last post by J-fish
17 Jun 2017, 14:34
Power supply design

Last post by deltafred « 27 Mar 2017, 11:54
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by FausterCraster » 26 Mar 2017, 17:39

Hi,
how to design a really low noise power supply ?
I built a lot of stuff but these never satisfy me too much...

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Last post by deltafred
27 Mar 2017, 11:54
What is that yellow component ?

Last post by deltafred « 28 Feb 2017, 14:56
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by FausterCraster » 27 Feb 2017, 22:29

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Hi,
into the PCB is rated 300mA it is just before the 7809 regulator.
This is the link to the project :

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Last post by deltafred
28 Feb 2017, 14:56
Xotic voltage doubler adapter

Last post by Duckman « 24 Dec 2014, 14:24

by Duckman » 24 Dec 2014, 14:24

Clever idea... and very DIYble

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Last post by Duckman
24 Dec 2014, 14:24
A Power surge from badly grounded amp killed my stompbox

Last post by DrNomis « 10 Dec 2014, 00:14
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by Mrutg » 19 Nov 2014, 22:45

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A Power surge from badly grounded amplifier killed my DIY stompbox (a fuzz pedal), which worked before on other amplifiers.
I just moved to a place...

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Last post by DrNomis
10 Dec 2014, 00:14
Using PNP transistors to switch power to FX circuits

Last post by jalmonsalmon « 18 Nov 2014, 16:31
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by jalmonsalmon » 17 Nov 2014, 21:53

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Hey all...
Quick question about this one...
Looking at the schematic here
Red wire from battery Power goes into the FX Circuit board from +V and the...

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Last post by jalmonsalmon
18 Nov 2014, 16:31
laptop power cord as power source

Last post by Nocentelli « 13 Oct 2014, 19:44
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by fireflyva » 13 Oct 2014, 18:52

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Hey guys - I'm new at this and don't want to electrocute myself so I thought I'd better ask.

I have an old laptop power cord that is rated at 19.5 v...

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Last post by Nocentelli
13 Oct 2014, 19:44
Regulated DC Voltage Current

Last post by PokeyPete « 02 Oct 2014, 13:17
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by vox_boy » 01 Oct 2014, 01:21

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Hey Guys,

Quick question, if I have 10V at 500mA running into a 5V Regulator (rated at 2A for argument sake) does this mean I have 5V at 1A...

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Last post by PokeyPete
02 Oct 2014, 13:17
FILTERING 9VDC

Last post by FiveseveN « 19 Sep 2014, 21:46
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by StopDViolins » 21 Jan 2009, 16:37

I'm working on a BYO boost, and I'm trying to find out if there's any way I can filter the dc power jack for any noise that might originate from my...

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Last post by FiveseveN
19 Sep 2014, 21:46
Anyone ever used a Weber WPDLXFMR transformer?

Last post by PokeyPete « 26 Jun 2014, 21:35
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by bruin2k3 » 24 Jul 2011, 03:04

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I understand that it has 8 isolated 11V AC outputs and a 9V AC out. Have any of you used it before? Good results with it? Does it come with 20 leads...

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Last post by PokeyPete
26 Jun 2014, 21:35
Using daisy chain to increase current capacity?

Last post by DieterVDW « 25 Jun 2014, 20:24

by DieterVDW » 25 Jun 2014, 20:24

Hi,

I was looking to buy a current doubler cable for my Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2.
But then it hit me: can't I just use a standard daisy-chain cable...

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Last post by DieterVDW
25 Jun 2014, 20:24
Hum with relay switch

Last post by Mbas974 « 08 Jun 2014, 19:36

by Mbas974 » 08 Jun 2014, 19:36

Hi, I build a pedal 9V power supply
using a internal PCB trasf. having 15V out stabilized with diodes caps and regulated with 7809 etc... (standard...

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Last post by Mbas974
08 Jun 2014, 19:36
positive ground wiring

Last post by copachino « 13 May 2014, 04:42
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by copachino » 13 May 2014, 03:05

hi, i have make a tone bender, but im not sure how to wire my 3pdt, do i just change the negative lead for the positive lead in the wiring, but if i...

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Last post by copachino
13 May 2014, 04:42
Small shock from pos earth pedal

Last post by Lucifer « 11 May 2014, 21:37
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by stupidsignup » 30 Jun 2013, 11:02

Ok I have A level physics (an exam at age 18 in the UK) so have smattering of theory.
I HAVE GOT MY HEAD AROUND POSITIVE EARTH/NEGATIVE EARTH - no...

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Last post by Lucifer
11 May 2014, 21:37
DIY Isolated Power Supply idea?

Last post by jubal81 « 10 May 2014, 14:19
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by SwamperGene » 10 May 2014, 03:14

Hi all. Been a while since I've been around but finally getting back into dabbling again :)

I've been putting together a pedalboard and the idea of...

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Last post by jubal81
10 May 2014, 14:19
Prevent battery usage while OFF?

Last post by Nocentelli « 07 May 2014, 11:28
Replies: 4
by DieterVDW » 06 May 2014, 22:17

Hi,

*** n00b question warning ***

I wonder why it is needed for most effects to drain the battery while the effect is OFF? Especially for...

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Last post by Nocentelli
07 May 2014, 11:28
L7660SCPA Diode Protection

Last post by boblob « 27 Apr 2014, 10:35

by boblob » 27 Apr 2014, 10:35

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Hello.

I've been using the L7660 for bipolar power for a while. Was about to order some when I noticed the company had issued an advisory to a...

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Last post by boblob
27 Apr 2014, 10:35
ggg isolated power supply

Last post by gjcamann « 04 Apr 2014, 14:01
Replies: 9
by stompthis » 31 Mar 2014, 11:19

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I am looking to make an isolated power supply to replace my current 'daisy chain' setup.

looks good but i have a few questions:

Locally sourced...

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Last post by gjcamann
04 Apr 2014, 14:01
Rig a Fuzz-Tone FZ-1A for external power?

Last post by danielhjerppe « 20 Mar 2014, 22:24
Replies: 6
by Cableaddict » 14 Oct 2011, 06:50

I have a Maestro Fuzz-Tone FZ-1A.

As you know, it runs on one 1.5v battery, and has no psu jack.

I'd like to mod it to run off my pedalboard power,...

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Last post by danielhjerppe
20 Mar 2014, 22:24

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