Odyessey Problems

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>The documentation states that the +15v is restricted to 180mA and the
>-15V to 150mA. Would it be a problem if I powered the unit with a psu
>of a higher rating? I may eventually want to power of modules from the
>supply, i.e. an ASM-1 pcb I got from Gene ages ago but have not even
>started yet.

You can use a supply with a higher current rating, but you should use a PSU
with the same identical voltage.  In order to determine if a PSU can power
an ASM-1 as well, find out how much current each side of an ASM-1 draws
(Sean Costello et al just posted a bunch of websites from ASM builders) and
then add those numbers to the numbers for the ARP.  If the sums are less
than the rated output, then you can power both with the PSU.

>secondly the unit is a fine instrument in its present configuration,
>but I would like to have jack points, probably switched ala 2600 so I
>can use it with my Doepfer A100.
>My question is can I just cut tracks and wireup the sockets or should
>I need to do something that will protect inputs to the Odyessey and
>ensure that there is sufficient signal/ attenuation at the outputs.

I've never owned an ARP, but there was this tech who was offering to
install these patch points for a reasonable fee.  I heard it was quite
popular.  I don't have his name or address, but I'm sure if you searched
the AH archives you could find out more about it.

PEACE OUT :)
MARK

 . . . still waiting for the Arizona Capacitor Catalog