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Projects => General Questions => Topic started by: Timko on April 14, 2020, 05:22:52 PM

Title: 18V AC Adapter
Post by: Timko on April 14, 2020, 05:22:52 PM
For the DE Fx's Mutron Biphase project, I need an 18V AC power supply.  After trying to figure out the correct search terms, it appears the Ring doorbells use these:

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Transformer-Doorbell-Tyrone-Compatible/dp/B081JQV8PL/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=18vac%2Btransformer&qid=1586884487&sr=8-12&th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Transformer-Doorbell-Tyrone-Compatible/dp/B081JQV8PL/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=18vac%2Btransformer&qid=1586884487&sr=8-12&th=1)

However, they all come with leads exposed instead of an adapter.  When wiring an AC adapter, there's no ground/power connections.  You would just connect the two wires from a barrel adapter to the power supply and be done with it, correct?  I'm pretty sure this is correct but wanted to check before I ordered something that would fry my build.
Title: Re: 18V AC Adapter
Post by: digi2t on April 14, 2020, 06:39:01 PM
Correct. There's no polarity with AC, so connect the wires to which ever lug on the plug you wish.

Or...

https://www.jameco.com/z/AFU180200-18VAC-2A-AC-to-AC-Wall-Adapter-Power-Supply-2-1mm-Plug_2179622.html

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Title: Re: 18V AC Adapter
Post by: Timko on April 14, 2020, 07:39:25 PM
It was the $11 in shipping that I was trying to avoid.  I'll keep looking through Amazon to see if I can find an adapter with the barrel on it.
Title: Re: 18V AC Adapter
Post by: destro on April 15, 2020, 01:01:54 AM
Dang! I gotta get one for the Hapalochlaena. $25 for a power supply stings. I like your DIY spirit though.
Title: Re: 18V AC Adapter
Post by: Timko on April 15, 2020, 04:06:34 PM
I'm already getting a broken Wah to turn into a 1M-B expression pedal for this build, so I may as well wire my own power supply too  8).