Calvin Buffer for Paradise

[deadhead]

Mine have arrived... thank you for all your work.

 

[Tonyb]

Boards received. Many thanks, Alfred

 

[guglielmope]

Boards received in perfect shape.
Thanks
Ciao
Guglielmo

 

[Rudi_Ratlos]

Since I have ordered and received a couple of these buffers and am in need of a PSU right now, I have done a quick layout of a simple +/-18VDC PSU.

Will this PSU be sufficient / good enough?
If so: I will order a couple of my PSU-PCBs and will distribute them to whom will have them.

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos

 

[FdW]

Since I have ordered and received a couple of these buffers and am in need of a PSU right now, I have done a quick layout of a simple +/-18VDC PSU.

Will this PSU be sufficient / good enough?
If so: I will order a couple of my PSU-PCBs and will distribute them to whom will have them.

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos

Yes that will do, modern 3pin regulators are quite good, some people will claim better results with 317/337's you could try that. Although it is not possible to beat a 'Paradise'-style shunt regulator, but you can always update to that.

 

[Rudi_Ratlos]

I appreciate your answer, FdW.
My PSU - offer is a "quick and dirty" draft, no doubt, but it is a good start!
The 78xx/79xx series of voltage-regulators is not bad at all!

I will order 10 PCBs , no more, and will not make it a group buy.
One PCB will cost 5€. Worldwide shipping is 3.45€.

I will keep 2 PCBs for myself. How many PCBs do you want to have?

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos

P.S. I am currently busy remedying some aesthetic issues of the PCB!
The size of the PCB is 90 x 50 mm.

 

[brianco]

Hi Rudi....I would much appreciate x2 PS boards as stated.

Many thanks again.

 

[Rudi_Ratlos]

Brianco: I will count you in for 2 PCBs.

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos

 

[FdW]

I appreciate your answer, FdW.
My PSU - offer is a "quick and dirty" draft, no doubt, but it is a good start!
The 78xx/79xx series of voltage-regulators is not bad at all!

I will order 10 PCBs , no more, and will not make it a group buy.
One PCB will cost 5€. Worldwide shipping is 3.45€.

I will keep 2 PCBs for myself. How many PCBs do you want to have?

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos

P.S. I am currently busy remedying some aesthetic issues of the PCB!
The size of the PCB is 90 x 50 mm.

Rudi, That is a very nice offer and I would gladly receive 2 of those boards.

Thank you,
Regards,
Frans.

 

[Rudi_Ratlos]

Here we are, FdW: 2 PCBs for myself, 2 PCBs for Brianco and 2 PCBs for you.
Four of these PCBs are still left to sell - I will order 10 of them tomorrow anyway.

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos

 

[FdW]

Here we are, FdW: 2 PCBs for myself, 2 PCBs for Brianco and 2 PCBs for you.
Four of these PCBs are still left to sell - I will order 10 of them tomorrow anyway.

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos

It is good to have some of those Q&D's in stock 🙂 I did send a PM

 

[heinz1]

Rudi,
I'd be interested in two of your boards, if possible.
Thnks for this offer!

 

[BYRTT]

.....I will order 10 PCBs , no more.....P.S. I am currently busy remedying some aesthetic issues of the PCB!
The size of the PCB is 90 x 50 mm.

Hi Rudi, see the picture from a 16bit soundcard test done for LM317. Only difference is routing/layout no more cost. Also realized for 78/79xx series, and choosen if one wants.
Regards Ricky

 

[FdW]

The message is, make a star ground, with the star point near to the load. From there on it may get more complicated 🙂 but for the Q&D that will do.

 

[wirewiggler]

Rudi,
I will take 2 if they support 110v, and you still have some.
Thanks
BIll

 

[john2]

Boards

Boards received. Thank you Alfred

 

[Rudi_Ratlos]

BYRTT, I have layouted a starground-scheme.
Does this one suit your eyes?
If so, I will order 10 PCBs.

Bill: the PCB uses a small, so-called: "print-transformer" with EI42 - footprint.
I do not believe that a transformer like this is available in the United States.

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos

 

[FdW]

Rudi, BYRTT,

The one thing that I do not like is the proximity of the HV (primary) wiring to the LV circuitry. Can you rotate the transformer 90deg left and then move it north, then move the HV connector and fuse south of the transformer, that will create good separation.

If you use a rectifier like this http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/345/rs101-rs107-7906.pdf then the circuit can be compressed, a little, east-west to accommodate for the rotated transformer.

Moving the grounds of the regulators, on a separate track, to the output connector is very good.

Regards,
Frans.

 

[BYRTT]

.....Does this one suit your eyes?.....

Think that looks very good and at local PCB output pads bring better specs, good soldering.
PS Did not notice the HV thing mentioned by member FdW, logic says me it's good to follow his experience and suggestion.

 

[Rudi_Ratlos]

Gentlemen, it has never been my intention to layout the "optimal small-current, fixed-voltages - PSU".
This is something that the guys of the PowerSupplies - forum know better to do than me.

I have nevertheless changed the layout, adopting the recommendations of FdW.

Best regards - Rudi_Ratlos