Power plug adaptor

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Pandy
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Power plug adaptor

Post by Pandy » Mon May 02, 2016 3:49 pm

Hi, I bought a Etherwave Theremin. However, it didn't come with a plug, so I'm not sure if it works. It looks really good, my question is, I can't find an adaptor for less than £50, this seems expensive for just a power adaptor?

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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by paramnesia » Tue May 03, 2016 8:20 am

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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by Valery » Tue May 03, 2016 1:02 pm

For Etherwave Standard and Plus need special power supplies - can be purchased here: http://www.instrumentalparts.com/moetsppa.html
Good luck in everything! Valery. :wink:

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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by Pandy » Tue May 03, 2016 8:24 pm

I'm in England so require a uk plug.

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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by Valery » Wed May 04, 2016 10:35 am

In some cases, you can use a simple adapter to the desired outlet connection.
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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by Pandy » Wed May 04, 2016 11:23 am

Also mines a 5 pin plug and most are now 3 pin???

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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by Valery » Thu May 05, 2016 2:52 pm

The adapter is a step-down transformer AC to AC. With the output 14 VAC, 200 mA. You can use a 3 pin connector, since the pin 4 and 5 are not used. Attach a drawing of the electrical circuit.
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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by d'ni » Thu May 05, 2016 9:50 pm

thanks valery for that beatiful drawing!❤️ xactly what we've been looking for.

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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by Valery » Fri May 06, 2016 2:23 pm

Have Fun! :)
Good luck in everything! Valery. :wink:

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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by Tom Falater » Fri May 20, 2016 10:12 am

Valery wrote:The adapter is a step-down transformer AC to AC. With the output 14 VAC, 200 mA. You can use a 3 pin connector, since the pin 4 and 5 are not used. Attach a drawing of the electrical circuit.
I second that thank you, Valery. I came to this forum specifically for that answer and your wonderful drawing helped me a lot. Thank you - Tom Falater

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Re: Power plug adaptor

Post by Valery » Mon May 23, 2016 6:42 am

Hello! I accidentally made a mistake in the numbering of connector theremin (right picture). You need to define counter-clockwise: first from right, third from the left. But on the schema the adapter is not affected.
The design of the adapter is correctly.
Good luck in everything! Valery. :wink:

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