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  1. darren adcock

    Static

    I'm currently doing some research around the artist Jean Tinguley, he's a kinetic sculptor from Switzerland originally then Paris. His biggest theory was to question the word static. He Suggests static as defined by still is incorrect, he suggests that stillness can't actually exist. My question...
  2. darren adcock

    current limiter for dual rail power supply.

    Dual rail supply is 12v 0v -12v. Problem is i'm using it for circuit testing also and I've burned out to ac adapters. So was wanting a current limiter to add to the power supply circuit. The MFOS dual rail supply schematic is here. Just can't quite afford a proper bench supply at minute. thank...
  3. darren adcock

    using cv in and out between dual rail and single

    I have some music gear that runs off single rail and some off dual rail power supplies. Is it ok to use Control Voltage outs and ins from one type to the other?
  4. darren adcock

    Sub Bass

    I'm thinking I'd like to build a module for my synth that's capable of sub bass frequencies. If anyone has any reccomended reading I would much appreciate it, thanks. D
  5. darren adcock

    vu meters diy

    So had a good look round internet but couldn't find anywhere that showed me how mechanical meters work. Is it possible to make your own? I'm guessing there is all different types to take different readings?
  6. darren adcock

    VCLFO debugging

    Hi all, for the life of me i can't figure out what mistake i've made putting together a MFOS VCLFO. Usually when i get readings like this I've done somert rediculous, but i can't seem to find my obvious mistake and was hoping you guys could help please? I include meter readings of transistors...
  7. darren adcock

    tip120 driving led array

    HI all. I would like some help with a circuit please. I have discalcula so please bare with me. I have made an array of 120 5mm U.V Led's for an exposure tank. I have divided the Led's into groups of 4 and have a 47ohm resistor before each group. I am taking power from the emitter of a...
  8. darren adcock

    Strange Behaviour

    Hi all. This is a bit odd, but I can't find an answer however much I research. My partner has a strange connection to the auxillary audio in our car. When she touches it, it makes a very loud and repetitive click click clicking. For no one else this happens. We have tried all kinds of different...
  9. darren adcock

    chaining blends

    "chaining blends" is that correct. I would like to be able to blends between modules. I am used to making the mini blend circuit (I tend to always have these components in). I have drawn a block diagram I would like to know if this is correct please? or alternative approaches? Thanks...
  10. darren adcock

    Portable Amp

    Hi again. I'm looking for some pointers please. I'm making mini synths off of mfos. I am wanting to have them all to be portable and have an amp and speaker in them. However I know very little about amps and speakers. What kind of thing am I looking for in amp circuits? How do i know how good...
  11. darren adcock

    accutronics geneva reverb tank and reverb amp.

    Hi all I got given a reverb tank with an attached reverb amp and I would like to see if I can make it work and was hoping you guys could help. The reverb tank reads: accutronics, geneva, ILL, pat 2982819 3106610, made in USA. The reverb amp has got RA-1C written on it. I couldn't find out...
  12. darren adcock

    ribbon controller

    Hi all, been a while. I have been busy going through Make: Analogue Synths. I have just finished my Noise Toaster. I am wanting to make a ribbon controller for the external vco input but I can't seem to find build instructions or a schematic, has anyone got a good link for me please? Best...
  13. darren adcock

    WNG noise toaster

    Hi all, dunno why but wng's always seem to give me problems. If anybody could help me diagnose and fix I'd much appreciate it. Anyhow, I have this breadboarded but am not getting white noise sound from Q6-C. In fact no sound. In hz i get random frequencies the most common being 3.3hz (ish). I...
  14. darren adcock

    Dossimeter + charging unit

    Hi all. I picked up a Dossimeter + charging unit for a few pounds off a stall. The Dossimieter is quartz fibre pen type. The charging unit is Mk2 (Z8/6665-99-911-0390) issued by Uk war office in 1958. Question 1. This was used to measure radiation, should I even be tampering with it? Veeeery...
  15. darren adcock

    Laser module from laser printer radiation caution

    HI there folks. So upon opening up a laser printer I cam across a laser module that said I shouldn't open it because of invisible laser radiation class 3B. Do I open it or not? I would like that lens in there! no worries if not, always get plenty of goodies from printers. Cheers Darren
  16. darren adcock

    Wiper Motor Wiring

    HI all, new to this forum as usually on diy stomp box forum, but I'm steadily moving further into mechanics and motors. I just recieved a Febi 17092 windscreen wiper motor, rated at 12v and 40w. I need to use it for single direction continuos rotation and thought it's be simple enough to wire...
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