Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

What Alternate Mode told me was that had matching PS, but it screwed 
on and the one I need just plugs in...I was told to get a p volt 500 
miliAmp Positive center, with 2.1 millimeter connector...Radio Shack 
has everything but a 2.1 millimeter connector...they have a 
2.3..that said may work anyway, I just have to bring in the 
module...what do you think, 
Ed?....Jade                              --- In 
DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "liberatusvirus <liberatusvirus@y...>" 
<liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> The power supply looks just like all your telephone, discman, 
etc., 
> AC adaptors. They all just have their own power ratings based on 
the 
> internal electronics. All tips look pretty much the same; the 
> positive or negative refers to the unit's access polarity 
(polarity 
> is partly the issue in designing the Visu-lite hi hat for yamaha 
> modules). Manuals or adaptors themselves usually give an 
indication 
> of the tip's polarity. You don't want to risk damaage by feeding a 
> positive signal to something that's expecting a negative one. Nine 
> volts is pretty common, as is the 500mA rating. If you have an 
> adaptor that fills the bill except for a couple of hundred mAs one 
> way or the other, it still might be all right, but you should ask 
> Alternate Mode if performance will suffer. If you end up needing 
> one, call Radio Shack about it first. They don't always carry 
them. 
> 
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, jadeiebooshkie 
<jadiebooshkie@y...> 
> wrote:
> > I willget the manuel from Alternate Mode....I willlook
> > around the house for an adapter....what's a "positive
> > tip" adapter look like...and where can I find info on
> > adapters I have around the house?  If I can't find
> > one, I will buy one from Radio Shack.  I will see if
> > Jeff from Res Drums is good to his word, and ships it
> > out on Tues....keey ya posted...Jade
> > --- "liberatusvirus <liberatusvirus@y...>"
> > <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> > > Jade,
> > > 
> > > That's great news. Congratulations. Are you getting
> > > your power 
> > > supply and manual from Alternate Mode? You might
> > > check around the 
> > > house to see if you already have a 500mA, 9V,
> > > positive tip AC 
> > > adaptor or a universal that will work. It will save
> > > you some money. 
> > > Keep us informed.
> > > 
> > > Ed
> > > 
> > > --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "jadiebooshkie 
> > > <jadiebooshkie@y...>" <jadiebooshkie@y...> wrote:
> > > > Hey guys...just wanted to let ya know that I
> > > bought the MidiKITI 
> > > > from Jeff at Resurrection Drums.  I called
> > > Alternate Mode, and 
> > > they 
> > > > said he is a good guy to deal with, and that I
> > > should take the 
> > > KITI 
> > > > he's got.  I called him this morning, and he is
> > > shipping it out to 
> > > > me on Tuesday UPS....I expect to receive it around
> > > Thursday or 
> > > > Friday.  I have to get a manuel and PS for
> > > it...but that's 
> > > nothing.  
> > > > I will let ya'll know if I receive it.  He's gonna
> > > check it an 
> > > make 
> > > > sure it is working,( all are brand new, but
> > > missing manuels and 
> > > > PS's...he told me he has 4 others in stock.)  I
> > > will let ya know 
> > > > when it comes in...thanks for keeping your eyes
> > > and ears 
> > > pealed...if 
> > > > anyone is interested in one of these...let me know
> > > and I will give 
> > > > you Jeff's number....Jade
> > > 
> > > 
> > 
> > 
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