[sdiy] Power supply for Big Briar Etherwave Theremin

Mike Beauchamp list at mikebeauchamp.com
Thu Jun 30 22:35:51 CEST 2022




On 6/29/22 16:46, Didier Leplae via Synth-diy wrote:
> I have an opportunity to buy a Big Briar Etherwave Theremin from a 
> friend for cheap. The only problem is it is missing the power supply.
> Searching online, I find a lot of Moog Etherwave power supplies.
> Does anyone happen to know if these are compatible?
> The power plug on the Big Briar unit is a 5-pin midi style plug.
> Pictures of the Moog power supply look like 3 pins.
> https://www.bigcitymusic.com/products/power-supply-115v-us-for-etherwave-theremin 
> <https://www.bigcitymusic.com/products/power-supply-115v-us-for-etherwave-theremin>
> 
> I’m wondering if they just simply removed two pins and the three fit in 
> the midi style plug.
> If not compatible, does anyone know where to get a hold of the Big Briar 
> supply?


If your mains voltage is 110-120VAC:

https://www.jameco.com/z/ACU140050C6951-Jameco-Reliapro-AC-to-AC-Wall-Adapter-Transformer-14-Volt-500mA-Black-Straight-2-1mm-Female-Plug_171408.html

Cut the barrel connector off and solder on a DIN plug with a pinout that 
matches the schematic.


Mike


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