[sdiy] Converting a DC adapter to AC only...?

[Gil W.]

I was trying to use a non stabilized cheap DC adapter as an AC adapter,
simply because I wouldn't use a non stabilized adapter on any of my equipment ;)




--- On Fri, 9/26/08, Paul Perry <pfperry at melbpc.org.au> wrote:

> From: Paul Perry <pfperry at melbpc.org.au>
> Subject: RE: [sdiy] Converting a DC adapter to AC only...?
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Date: Friday, September 26, 2008, 2:33 AM
> A DC output adaptor has an AC transformer that goes to a
> diode bridge
> (usually it's a bridge) that does the rectifying, then
> there is a big ass
> electrolytic cap to filter.
> If you rip out everything but the transformer, you get your
> AC.
> 
> But if you are in the USA, I would just BUY an AC adaptor,
> from
> www.jameco.com
> 
> Hell, I'm in Australia, and that is what I do myself..
> 
> paul perry Melbourne Australia
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >I got an old BOSS effect unit which required 12V AC to
> be able to
> >operate...
> 
> >I know you can make an AC only adapter by converting a
> DC adapter...
> >Any directions of how it can be done please ?
> 
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