[ORDER] p0wr, a switchable Euro power inlet/outlet

av500 · Post by **av500** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:36 pm

introducing p0wr, a switchable Eurorack power inlet/outlet.

use it to power a module outside of your rack for building, testing and debugging:

use it with a second unit to power a skiff from your main case:

switches -12V, +12V and 5V power lines, the LEDs can be jumpered for outgoing or incoming power.

two PCB set for diy builders including SMT male/female headers for board to board stacking:

complete kit with all parts:

order info in the next post

av500 · Post by **av500** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:36 pm

ORDERING INFORMATION:

PCB + panel + SMT header + matching female header: €23 + €5 shipping

complete kit: €35 + €7 shipping

complete module: €50 + €7 shipping

(shipping as a registered letter, tracked)

to order, send me an email to vp (at) vpme (dot) de with your full shipping address, then I will reply with Paypal details.

toggle switch: MIYAMA MS-500M or the red equivalent from China/eBay/Aliexpress, see build guide for notes

WARNING: there are some RED CHINESE switches that have a very TIGHT FIT, the pins have a slightly larger size so you have to force them in - proceed at your own risk!

BOM/build guide attached. no Mouser cart, c'mon people it's 3 LEDs, 3 resistors and two shrouded headers.

(NOTE: in order to see the attached documents, you need to be logged in to muffwiggler.com)

solidstatedisaster · Post by **solidstatedisaster** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:52 pm

awesome idea!!! This fixes a lot of problems.

DJMaytag · Post by **DJMaytag** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:53 pm

Placeholder for ordering at least 1, depending on price.

franman69 · Post by **franman69** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:53 pm

Totally cool idea Vladimir.. Count me in for two sets of boards.. I have a small cigar box I could power with this very nicely! Cost???

av500 · Post by **av500** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:02 pm

kudos to James Husted aka ersatzplanet for the idea to power a skiff from the main rack!

av500 · Post by **av500** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:35 pm

franman69 wrote:Totally cool idea Vladimir.. Count me in for two sets of boards.. I have a small cigar box I could power with this very nicely! Cost???

see above

latigid on · Post by **latigid on** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:17 am

Any benefit in adding fuses, if a primary use is for powering up new builds?

av500 · Post by **av500** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:32 am

latigid on wrote:Any benefit in adding fuses, if a primary use is for powering up new builds?

maybe, I don't know. after reading several threads about reverse voltage protection and fuses here on Muffs, I'm not even sure what to put.

ArguZ · Post by **ArguZ** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:44 am

So, like most people i will have no problems soldering this, but frankly, i do not know where to start sourcing parts.
I would greatly appreciate a Mouser cart.
I know most can be sourced at Ali but i kinda like Mouser and order there all the time, so this would just fit in.

And yes, i still think you could sell the kit

av500 · Post by **av500** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:46 am

ArguZ wrote:So, like most people i will have no problems soldering this, but frankly, i do not know where to start sourcing parts.
I would greatly appreciate a Mouser cart.
I know most can be sourced at Ali but i kinda like Mouser and order there all the time, so this would just fit in.

And yes, i still think you could sell the kit

here is a suitable switch at Mouser: http://www2.mouser.com/Search/ProductDe ... P1T1B1M2QE

Reichelt: http://www.reichelt.de/Kippschalter/MS- ... OFFSET=500&

or you get 10 for $7 from eBay: http://www.ebay.de/itm/142077946683

I am apparently not clever enough to find 5mm LEDs on Mouser, I gave up :(

acgenerator · Post by **acgenerator** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:19 am

Here is an additional potential use: A dedicated switch for vacuum tube based modules like Metasonix, Trogotronics, etc. (I think Erica synths may require special power though.)

Those puppies have a huge power suck at start up. Having a dedicated switch will allow you to fire them up separately to the pack and reduce the huge surge by having multiple such modules.

so my question is do these have a max through power?

av500 · Post by **av500** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:31 am

acgenerator wrote:Here is an additional potential use: A dedicated switch for vacuum tube based modules like Metasonix, Trogotronics, etc. (I think Erica synths may require special power though.)

Those puppies have a huge power suck at start up. Having a dedicated switch will allow you to fire them up separately to the pack and reduce the huge surge by having multiple such modules.

so my question is do these have a max through power?

the MS 500M switches can do 125V/6A. I cannot tell you the exact power ratings for the PCB traces though, but I would guess powering 1-2 tube modules should be OK

av500 · Post by **av500** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:49 pm

WARNING: there are some RED CHINESE switches that have a very TIGHT FIT, the pins have a slightly larger size so you have to force them in - proceed at your own risk!

av500 · Post by **av500** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:57 pm

av500 wrote:WARNING: there are some RED CHINESE switches that have a very TIGHT FIT, the pins have a slightly larger size so you have to force them in - proceed at your own risk!

I will enlarge the PCB holes for the next run....

av500 · Post by **av500** » Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:02 am

I also have a few full kits for p0wr available now, €35 + €7 shipping

av500 · Post by **av500** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:31 pm

full kit looks like this:

telefonhoerer · Post by **telefonhoerer** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:52 am

Very nice,
just pin-header /jumpers on the front for current measurement i miss.

and i have not 3 eyes so i can't handle so much led's ;-)

not too amused · Post by **not too amused** » Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:26 am

Err..

Is this an idiot proof way for testing DIY modules?

i.e. will this stop the rest of my Eurorack from exploding to bits if I've arsed up my soldering?

av500 · Post by **av500** » Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:31 am

no, it's not idiot proof. it really only switches the power rails to the front panel, if you generate a short circuit on your DIY build, you will short circuit your power supply as well... use at your own risk

not too amused · Post by **not too amused** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:42 pm

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