Power supply modules ready
Added 2021-09-02 00:02:18 +0000 UTC512 drives, over 2 watts per drive... That's a lot of power. I have finally completed the build of power supply modules. There will be two 5V modules for floppy drives (720W output power for each one) and a third, 12V for the rest of the system - controllers, scanners, floppy drives and possibly other instruments in the future. The face plates were 3D-printed on a textured base plate - I think it went extremely good, considering that it's a part you can make at home.
I did some more work then planned for the initial release. Every stack of drives will also have its own protection circuit. I did a quick circuit design and got a small batch of printed circuit boards manufactured in China. The prototype was tested and looks like it works as expected, so there is a chance that I won't burn this place down if something goes wrong. I am still waiting for the parts to assembly the rest of the circuit boards. I'm designing the base plate for each FDD stack which will also hold the circuit boards.
I should be able to show some more progress within the next week.
Comments
I am planning to show the whole setup with details on the first cover video.
2021-10-14 13:37:10 +0000 UTCVery cool.
2021-09-03 09:47:24 +0000 UTCThis is so incredibly awesome. Can't wait to see this puppy in action. Will you do a video "tour" about the system?
2021-09-02 07:38:30 +0000 UTCAwesome
2021-09-02 04:40:48 +0000 UTCI am impressed at your vision for this music machine.
David Damico
2021-09-02 03:39:59 +0000 UTC
