[sdiy] Powering a second bit of kit from same PSU (wiringoptions)

Richie Burnett rburnett at richieburnett.co.uk
Wed Feb 18 19:20:12 CET 2015


> From: ChristianH
>
> I've always been reluctant to to this at all. If you don't know what's
> going on in the two units...

I totally agree.  I've seen a two TB-303s where the CPU has been fried 
because of attempts to power it from the same power supply as other 
equipment.  The "ground loop" created essentially bypasses the voltage 
regulator at the input altogether!

Definitely be careful.

-Richie, 




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