MOTM

The Power One's with added +5V are cheaper than buying 2. Look at the CP-131 
model, for example.

But, you can always add a +5V, 6A supply later. Just tied the grounds together 
*at one point only*. A terminal block is good for this.

Paul S.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Amann" <greg.amann@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 6:49 AM
Subject: [motm] I have seen the future ...


> Here is the problem: I have seen the future and it involves LOTS of
> modular synth bits.  And regardless of who I read aboot, they say they
> have run out of space for their rig.  Also, the future includes +5V.
> Really it does.
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> So here is the plan:  start nice and easy and get something up and
> running at a reasonable cost, hopefully using parts that can be
> cannibalised into larger designs in the future or sold off without
> loosing all of their value.
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> So here is the question:  currently I own or have on order only
> modules that require +/- 15V.  But I can tell that I will eventually
> need +5V.  Is the following solution feasible?  Purchase a 5A Power
> One +/- 15V linear supply now and add a small +5V supply at a later
> date.  Assuming that I connect the secondary grounds, will this be
> electrically adequate to power the inevitable MOTM MIDI-CV module
> purchase?
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