Just realised the original B1 I'm buying is wrong voltage, but already committed. Is it fairly easy to convert? Happy to buy new outboard supply etc
Thanks for reply, sorry I didn't say the voltage doh, it's 120v and wd need 230v for UK.
you need outboard supply with same output voltage, just made for 230Vac
5VA will do, by memory it is 24Vdc, can't say anything about exact DC connector dimensions
take care to use proper one - non-switcher type ( regular xformer inside) are having horrible power regulation - meaning that without significant load , their DC output is way higher than nominal
probably best bet (from that perspective) is to use switcher supply
of course, even better - make your own - cute little box, small Talema toroid of 10VA, diode bridge, few caps and LM317
5VA will do, by memory it is 24Vdc, can't say anything about exact DC connector dimensions
take care to use proper one - non-switcher type ( regular xformer inside) are having horrible power regulation - meaning that without significant load , their DC output is way higher than nominal
probably best bet (from that perspective) is to use switcher supply
of course, even better - make your own - cute little box, small Talema toroid of 10VA, diode bridge, few caps and LM317
which means it is switcher type
which means - all good
which means - Papa is one helluva clever Chap
which means - all good
which means - Papa is one helluva clever Chap
Wow thanks Nelson and Zen. Truly appreciate the replies!
I was looking at a Thai brand toroid supply (Clef Audio LSD) but if not needed, great 👍👍
B1 winging it's way from Canada to Bangkok atm, can't wait
I was looking at a Thai brand toroid supply (Clef Audio LSD) but if not needed, great 👍👍
B1 winging it's way from Canada to Bangkok atm, can't wait
Just for clarity are you saying that a switching power supply is better than a linear?
never said that
what I was saying - small Xformers, so small PSUs made with them, are having output voltage much higher when lightly loaded, vs. full load voltage
what I was saying - small Xformers, so small PSUs made with them, are having output voltage much higher when lightly loaded, vs. full load voltage
OK, so my search for a good linear power supply to replace the switching power supply can go on. 🙂
Any recommendations (I'm in UK) - I am thinking bench power supply with output variable around 24volts
Any recommendations (I'm in UK) - I am thinking bench power supply with output variable around 24volts
just build your own
small 10VA Donut, followed with diode bridge, filter and reg, placed in appropriate case
small 10VA Donut, followed with diode bridge, filter and reg, placed in appropriate case
eBay is full of decent options.
The B1 has good onboard filtering, so noise should be well handled already.
The B1 has good onboard filtering, so noise should be well handled already.
^ +1 ...
@Winnie - If that's a foreign language, your best option is likely to purchase a ready-made supply like you've said. Not to take this thread OT, but could you post a link to a linear bench supply you're considering?
Something like this (the 1305) would work. I'm sure there are less expensive options. SMPSs are generally much cheaper. I'm not trying to discourage you from trying a linear supply for any reason you choose, and you said you wanted a good one. This one has excellent noise, ripple, and regulation. If you find that the SMPS for the B1 works a treat, then you'll have an exceptional bench supply for all your other hobbying needs. Again, it's one option from a well-regarded brand. I'm sure there are a number of others.
https://siglentna.com/power-supplies/spd1000x-series-programmable-dc-power-supply/
@Winnie - If that's a foreign language, your best option is likely to purchase a ready-made supply like you've said. Not to take this thread OT, but could you post a link to a linear bench supply you're considering?
Something like this (the 1305) would work. I'm sure there are less expensive options. SMPSs are generally much cheaper. I'm not trying to discourage you from trying a linear supply for any reason you choose, and you said you wanted a good one. This one has excellent noise, ripple, and regulation. If you find that the SMPS for the B1 works a treat, then you'll have an exceptional bench supply for all your other hobbying needs. Again, it's one option from a well-regarded brand. I'm sure there are a number of others.
https://siglentna.com/power-supplies/spd1000x-series-programmable-dc-power-supply/