MOTM

In a message dated 04/13/2000 10:41:41 AM, ken.tkacs@... writes:

<< (I doubt anyone would put the power switch module in the middle of their 
modules, but I guess you never know).>>

I don't see a point to power switches on equipment.  I tend to power up via a 
power strip or other distribution point.  Personally I wouldn't want to 
sacrifice panel space for a switch.  I'm mounting my voltage rail LED 
indicators on a rack ear.

<<I'm a little stumped as to why fitting the system into an SKB portable case 
is the be-all end-all of modular synthesizer packaging....?>>

These are really popular because they are VERY inexpensive (check out Radio 
Shack online - best price I've seen) and they do the job.  I don't use one 
for my MOTM, but I do have one for other equipment.

Paul - On the PSU discussion, does CE approval mean anything to you for 
European customers?  Some of the comments such as a remote power switch and 
different connectors would be a problem with approval.

Ivan

In a message dated 4/13/2000 1:28:57 PM, daveb@... writes:

>Me too. I opted for a heavier PowerOne (bought it from DigiKey) that puts
>out not quite double the current of the MOTM 900, because I'm powering
>close
>to 30 modules with it. It just mounts in the back and takes up no panel
>space at all. I order the 12 connector power distribution boards from Paul
>as my module complement grows, and have 3 of them in my cabinet now.

I assume you're using the HBB15 (1.5 amps a side) -- this is what I've got 
too, though I did mount it on a MOTM 900 panel. Have you checked how much 
current you're drawing? I'd like to know. I'm not sure how close to the max 
I'd like to go, but I've only got less than 20 modules running off it so far. 
It seems like the HAA 15 (0.8 amps a side) that Paul ships with the 900 can 
supply more modules than I first thought.

JB

> I assume you're using the HBB15 (1.5 amps a side) -- this is what
> I've got
> too, though I did mount it on a MOTM 900 panel. Have you checked how much
> current you're drawing? I'd like to know. I'm not sure how close
> to the max
> I'd like to go, but I've only got less than 20 modules running
> off it so far.
> It seems like the HAA 15 (0.8 amps a side) that Paul ships with
> the 900 can
> supply more modules than I first thought.

Yes, that's what I'm using. I'm sure I ran out of cabinet space long before
I ran out of current capacity. I haven't checked what current I'm drawing.
It's a fair question, but since each cabinet will have its own supply, and
the heavy duty supply is only $20 or so more expensive, I just bought it and
forgot about it.

Dave Bradley
Principal Software Engineer
Engineering Animation, Inc.
daveb@...