RTM.
But more importantly was there some event or is there anything that happened with what you are powering that caused a 10A fuse to blow?
Greg in Mississippi
But more importantly was there some event or is there anything that happened with what you are powering that caused a 10A fuse to blow?
Greg in Mississippi
Not that I'm aware of and nothing that suggest the fuse blew (spark, pop etc.). I power clocks with the continuous output and Ian DAC with the switched out and often turn the supply on/off and will remove the continuous output plus so perhaps something happened. Otherwise no idea what might have caused it.
I'd suggest checking out both with a non-UC supply (3.3V, right) before connecting the UC supply again.
& What do you mean by "clocks"?
Greg in Mississippi
& What do you mean by "clocks"?
Greg in Mississippi
Looks like +/-12v is not an option:
https://iancanada.ca/products/ucpure-pro-flagship-pure-ultracapacitor-power-supply
The manual descriptions (not yet uploaded) seem to suggest:
Option 1: does +/-5v and 12v
Option 2: does 5v and 3.3v
i.e. the PCB's aren't universal.
But this doesn't match the configuration options at the top...
If you need +/-12v and +/-5v then currently the best option would be to use LinearPi Pro for +/-12v and then UCPro for +/-5vdc. Since bipolar isn't available in other products/configurations by what I can see?
https://iancanada.ca/products/ucpure-pro-flagship-pure-ultracapacitor-power-supply
The manual descriptions (not yet uploaded) seem to suggest:
Option 1: does +/-5v and 12v
Option 2: does 5v and 3.3v
i.e. the PCB's aren't universal.
But this doesn't match the configuration options at the top...
If you need +/-12v and +/-5v then currently the best option would be to use LinearPi Pro for +/-12v and then UCPro for +/-5vdc. Since bipolar isn't available in other products/configurations by what I can see?
Answers from Ian:
You can use two UcPurePro 12V to configure a super +/-12V power supply.
3.3V and 5V share same PCB but with different jumper settings (pre-set before delivery)
+/-5V and 12V share same management PCB but with different jumper settings (pre-set before delivery)
Manual will be available and posted in a few days.
You can use two UcPurePro 12V to configure a super +/-12V power supply.
3.3V and 5V share same PCB but with different jumper settings (pre-set before delivery)
+/-5V and 12V share same management PCB but with different jumper settings (pre-set before delivery)
Manual will be available and posted in a few days.
Hi there,
Just finished a streamer/dac build based on rbpi, with Ian's fifopi q7 II.
And linear pi pro for the 3,3 and 5V.
Now I'm wondering if I upgrade it with the Ucconditioner or go for the UC pro?
Will there be audible difference between the two , worth the extra money? ( If I take the Ucconditioner I've got the caps lying around)
Does the UC pro come with the caps pre mounted? (Couldn't figure it out)
And does the linearpi pro work with the non pro version of the Ucconditioner?
Just a few questions I hope someone is willing to answer, so I order the right ones😄
Just finished a streamer/dac build based on rbpi, with Ian's fifopi q7 II.
And linear pi pro for the 3,3 and 5V.
Now I'm wondering if I upgrade it with the Ucconditioner or go for the UC pro?
Will there be audible difference between the two , worth the extra money? ( If I take the Ucconditioner I've got the caps lying around)
Does the UC pro come with the caps pre mounted? (Couldn't figure it out)
And does the linearpi pro work with the non pro version of the Ucconditioner?
Just a few questions I hope someone is willing to answer, so I order the right ones😄
I just released a Video about IanCanada latest UCPure Pro +5v/-5V, 3v, 5v, 12v
The Video describes the new features assembly and some important info. A great PSU for the TD1 Dac or any other project
This is a big one.
The Video describes the new features assembly and some important info. A great PSU for the TD1 Dac or any other project
This is a big one.
@stew1234, how did you make out?
@Abartels1965, @drljo, & WuBai, I suggest you give Ian's current UCPure, UCPureQuad, & UCPurePro a try. After using them I agree with Ian that sonically the larger (~3000F) UCs produce significantly better results than "smaller" ones (typically 325F-350F) like the ones he uses in the UCConditioner and some earlier products. & 2 pair of these larger UCs in parallel as in his UCPureQuad are better than a single pair.
AND IMHO, his scheme where most of the time the UCs are only connected to the load, & only when the voltage falls to a pre-set lower limit a high-current constant current/constant voltage switching regulator is connected via a relay to recharge the pack quickly (about 6 minutes recharge in a roughly 75 minute play time on my Allo.com USBridge Signature) makes this scheme work ALMOST as well as a dual-bank switching scheme without the added bulk of 2 sets of UCs. & to my ears and only in my best system, I detect only a barely perceptable sonic degradation during the short recharge period. Ian (& I) attribute this to the filtering of the large UCs.
I say a worthwhile tradeoff as doing a full dual-bank switching scheme with these sizable (~5" x 5" x 8" block) UC quads units would double the volume consumed by these already large supplies.
I have been using supercaps/ultracaps since first seeing them used by Allo.com and you, @Abrartels1965. Until I used Ian's development 5V board using 2 350F UCs in series, the improvements were at best at the margins. That setup made more significant sonic impacts, though the NESSCAP ultracaps I used then had an unpleasent sonic signature that overshadowed any sonic benefits. Switching to Maxwell 350F UCs solved this, though that lesson that different makes and models of UCs have different sonic signatures stays relevant.
I have used various ultracap schemes to power my RPi & USBridge Signature endpoints, various rails on DIY DACs, and components in my music server setup including both network gear and the server. They are listed below, in order of sonics, lowest to highest:
- 350F/325F UC pairs at 3.3V & 5V charged by various AC-connected regulated supplies
- 3000F UC pairs at 3.3V & 5V charged by various AC-connected regulated supplies
- 350F/325F UC pairs at 3.3V & 5V charged by the now unavailable Uptone Audio LPS-1 & LPS-1.2 bank-switching Off-the-grid UC supplies
- multiple 350F/325F UC pairs charged by LPS-1/1.2s
- 3000F UC pairs in Ian's UCPures
- dual 3000F UC pairs in Ian's UCPureQuads
AND of course, IF YOU REALLY INSIST on a full dual-bank scheme and can both afford the space and the cost, you can use 2 UCPure, USPureQuad, or UCPurePro with a DIY'd switching board that swaps between them as they approach recharge.
BUT to my ears and in my setups and uses, I find no need for this.
YMMV.
Greg in Mississippi
@Abartels1965, @drljo, & WuBai, I suggest you give Ian's current UCPure, UCPureQuad, & UCPurePro a try. After using them I agree with Ian that sonically the larger (~3000F) UCs produce significantly better results than "smaller" ones (typically 325F-350F) like the ones he uses in the UCConditioner and some earlier products. & 2 pair of these larger UCs in parallel as in his UCPureQuad are better than a single pair.
AND IMHO, his scheme where most of the time the UCs are only connected to the load, & only when the voltage falls to a pre-set lower limit a high-current constant current/constant voltage switching regulator is connected via a relay to recharge the pack quickly (about 6 minutes recharge in a roughly 75 minute play time on my Allo.com USBridge Signature) makes this scheme work ALMOST as well as a dual-bank switching scheme without the added bulk of 2 sets of UCs. & to my ears and only in my best system, I detect only a barely perceptable sonic degradation during the short recharge period. Ian (& I) attribute this to the filtering of the large UCs.
I say a worthwhile tradeoff as doing a full dual-bank switching scheme with these sizable (~5" x 5" x 8" block) UC quads units would double the volume consumed by these already large supplies.
I have been using supercaps/ultracaps since first seeing them used by Allo.com and you, @Abrartels1965. Until I used Ian's development 5V board using 2 350F UCs in series, the improvements were at best at the margins. That setup made more significant sonic impacts, though the NESSCAP ultracaps I used then had an unpleasent sonic signature that overshadowed any sonic benefits. Switching to Maxwell 350F UCs solved this, though that lesson that different makes and models of UCs have different sonic signatures stays relevant.
I have used various ultracap schemes to power my RPi & USBridge Signature endpoints, various rails on DIY DACs, and components in my music server setup including both network gear and the server. They are listed below, in order of sonics, lowest to highest:
- 350F/325F UC pairs at 3.3V & 5V charged by various AC-connected regulated supplies
- 3000F UC pairs at 3.3V & 5V charged by various AC-connected regulated supplies
- 350F/325F UC pairs at 3.3V & 5V charged by the now unavailable Uptone Audio LPS-1 & LPS-1.2 bank-switching Off-the-grid UC supplies
- multiple 350F/325F UC pairs charged by LPS-1/1.2s
- 3000F UC pairs in Ian's UCPures
- dual 3000F UC pairs in Ian's UCPureQuads
AND of course, IF YOU REALLY INSIST on a full dual-bank scheme and can both afford the space and the cost, you can use 2 UCPure, USPureQuad, or UCPurePro with a DIY'd switching board that swaps between them as they approach recharge.
BUT to my ears and in my setups and uses, I find no need for this.
YMMV.
Greg in Mississippi