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Fwd: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron Motor

Fwd: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron Motor

2011-09-28 by Bill Rudloff

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Bill Rudloff
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From: arcsound <arcsound@ix.netcom.com>
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Sent: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 6:28 am
Subject: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron Motor


  
    
                  
I have a pair of M400s that have the original motor drive boards.  They are in storage, but I would like to start restoring them now.  One thing I would like to do is replace the motor drive board with something that does not sag, i.e. will support a couple of fistful of notes without slowing down.  Does anyone have any data on the correct voltage range and the typical current draws for different numbers of simultaneous notes?  There are a number of DC motor controllers on the market for industrial applications, and I'm hoping to find one to match up with the Tron's needs. 

best,
Richard
Troy, VA

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Fwd: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron Motor

2011-09-28 by john barrick

Uh...Frank, does the doctor make housecalls?

On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Bill Rudloff <doctorwho8@aol.com> wrote:

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Bill Rudloff



-----Original Message-----
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From: arcsound <arcsound@ix.netcom.com>
To: Mellotronists <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 6:28 am
Subject: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron Motor

I have a pair of M400s that have the original motor drive boards. They are in storage, but I would like to start restoring them now. One thing I would like to do is replace the motor drive board with something that does not sag, i.e. will support a couple of fistful of notes without slowing down. Does anyone have any data on the correct voltage range and the typical current draws for different numbers of simultaneous notes? There are a number of DC motor controllers on the market for industrial applications, and I9;m hoping to find one to match up with the Tron's needs.

best,
Richard
Troy, VA




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john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*
*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Fwd: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron Motor

2011-09-28 by lsf5275@aol.com

We have been in touch.
 
 
In a message dated 9/28/2011 3:34:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
barrickjohn262@gmail.com writes:

 
 
 
Uh...Frank, does the doctor make housecalls?

On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Bill Rudloff <_doctorwho8@aol.com_ 
(mailto:doctorwho8@aol.com) > wrote:


 
 
 
From the Mellotronists  List.
Bill Rudloff



-----Original  Message-----
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From: arcsound <_arcsound@ix.netcom.com_ (mailto:arcsound@ix.netcom.com) >
To: Mellotronists <_Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com) >
Sent: Wed, Sep 28,  2011 6:28 am
Subject: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron  Motor


 
 
 
I have a pair of M400s that have the original motor drive boards. They  are 
in storage, but I would like to start restoring them now. One thing I  
would like to do is replace the motor drive board with something that does  not 
sag, i.e. will support a couple of fistful of notes without slowing  down. 
Does anyone have any data on the correct voltage range and the typical  
current draws for different numbers of simultaneous notes? There are a  number of 
DC motor controllers on the market for industrial applications,  and I'm 
hoping to find one to match up with the Tron's needs.  

best,
Richard
Troy, VA

















-- 
john barrick


*Leo got it right the first time*
*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Fwd: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron Motor

2011-09-28 by gino wong

If you want parts, Just buy them directly from Streetly Electronics (Mellotron). If you want service you have Frank Stickle who is local to you, Jerry Korb who is in New England but travels you way often. Of course you can can ship it to the UK and have it serviced by the people who built it at Streetly. All three will do a perfect job.

best

gino

On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Bill Rudloff <doctorwho8@aol.com> wrote:

From the Mellotronists List.
Bill Rudloff



-----Original Message-----
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From: arcsound <arcsound@ix.netcom.com>
To: Mellotronists <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 6:28 am
Subject: [Mellotronists] Request Data for Mellotron Motor

I have a pair of M400s that have the original motor drive boards. They are in storage, but I would like to start restoring them now. One thing I would like to do is replace the motor drive board with something that does not sag, i.e. will support a couple of fistful of notes without slowing down. Does anyone have any data on the correct voltage range and the typical current draws for different numbers of simultaneous notes? There are a number of DC motor controllers on the market for industrial applications, and I'm hoping to find one to match up with the Tron's needs.

best,
Richard
Troy, VA




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Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE & BS in general
Audio Production, Logistics, Synthesizers and sound design



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