Power Supplies
Power supplies are not included in the package. Each
store has a unique power system, as follows:
- Ciat-Lonbarde instruments take a 12 volt DC power
supply (@ 300ma or greater) with a tip positive, 2.1mm
plug. Search for "2.1mm 12v dc supply." Until you procure
one, use a nine volt battery to power the
instrument.
- Shbobo instruments are powered off of the USB
connection. You will need USB type-A to type-B cable (not
included). The instruments have built-in, NiMH batteries,
that can run it for many hours on a full charge. They
automatically trickle charge when connected to USB. When
storing, make sure the power switch is off to save
batteries.
- Ieaskul F. Mobenthey are eurorack modules, so they
use that system of +12, ground, and -12, with the
included din cable. You must make sure to connect the
power supply correctly as regards to negative and
positive, or the module may be damaged.
- Tocante instruments run off of built-in NiMH
batteries. They automatically energize on touch, and shut
off after a brief period- all you need to do is touch it.
Charge them in a sunny window, with solar panel facing
out of course. A day of sunlight should be enough; you
should put it away if you don't plan to play it for a
while to avoid over-charging. When storing, avoid contact
with materials (hot dogs) that would keep the instrument
on; wrap it in a dry insulating material such as cotton
or pleather. They also can run off of a 12 volt DC power
supply with tip positive, 2.1mm plug, as with
Ciat-Lonbarde.
For any of these instruments, the proprietor of
Synthmall (Peter B) shall not be held accountable for
broken instruments, loss of life, injury, broken equipment
or any other unforeseen effects of not using common sense.
For example, do not fashion a plug out of 120vac! Or do not
connect an active speaker amplifier to any input. There is
a liability when selling instruments with actively exposed
circuit nodes; for this reason we must warn against
touching any of these nodes when the instrument is powered
externally, or connected to external circuits. That is why
the Tocante instruments are best when disconnected; they
are safe and self-sustaining sounders, perfect for
camping.
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