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Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« on: February 11, 2004, 12:45:29 PM »
I have an AD-20 that runs on 9v and then I went all cheap and got an ART Phantom II instead of a PS-2. I saw that the ART ran on two 9v batteries, but I didn't know if it was in series or parallel. Turns out it's series since it wants 12v in from external power. I also want to build an external meter like Nick posted about and those seem to want 9v as well.

I'm toying with the idea of going with either RC or a Makita drill battery (both 9.6 v), but that won't cut it for the Phantom II.

Anyone got a good idea to provide both voltages? I may just bite the bullet and spring for a PS-2 to simplify this.

I just thought I'd bring it up here in case there's a good idea I need to hear.
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Re:Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2004, 01:11:51 PM »
I built a 12v - 9v voltage regulator. It was pretty easy to make and allows both voltages off the same SLA.
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Re:Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2004, 01:46:40 PM »
Cool!
Do you have any plans or instructions for it?
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Re:Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2004, 01:59:00 PM »
This is the chip I used LM317:

http://www.national.com/ds/LM/LM117.pdf

You can adjust the voltage out by changing resistors.
« Last Edit: February 11, 2004, 02:35:20 PM by calico »
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Re:Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2004, 02:39:29 PM »
This is the chip I used LM317:

http://www.national.com/ds/LM/LM117.pdf

You can adjust the voltage out by changing resistors.

I built mine into a Rat Shack project box. I had the voltage meter from another half finished project and added that as a battery tester. I'd be happy to help you put one together. I made it so it's a totally separate unit from the battery. I originally had it attched to the top of a 12v SLA, but when I had to buy a second SLA, I made it a stand alone unit.
« Last Edit: February 11, 2004, 02:40:31 PM by calico »
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Re:Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2004, 04:51:23 PM »
I have a little multimeter I carry in the kit. I'd probably rely on that for testing and would probably make the SLA system pretty basic. I'll check that link out and let you know if I have questions. Not sure when I'll get to this particular project as I have a couple of others I should probably do first. Thanks!
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Re:Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2004, 05:15:15 PM »
It is a very simple circuit, The regulator IC, two resistors and a couple of capacitors. I added panel mount 4 pin XLR's for splitting out power to different devices. If you don't already have a fuse on your SLA, you can also build one into the box.
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Re:Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2004, 05:19:53 PM »
You could always just run them both off 12 volts.......the ad-20 accepts 5.5 -> 25v dc.
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Re:Advice for both 12 and 9v on one system
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2004, 06:40:16 PM »
You could always just run them both off 12 volts.......the ad-20 accepts 5.5 -> 25v dc.

Really? I didn't know that. That would simplify things quite a bit.

What are you guys using for SLAs these days? Any particularly good/bad items or vendors to be aware of? I don't think I'll have a lot of draw, so for me the smaller the better (I like to travel light)
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