Re: modify MC10A

[jjlcubas <jjlcubas@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sep 28, 5:06=A0pm, Anand Dhuru <ardh...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Sep 13, 4:00=A0pm, jjlcubas <jjlcu...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > On Sep 13, 2:44=A0am, Charles Sullivan <cwsul...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:56:55 -0700, jjlcubas wrote:
> > > > Hi, does any body knows, how can I modify MC10(MINI CONTROLLER) for
> > > > 220-230v?
> > > > regards
> > > > Thanks
>
> > > Try this website:http://www.idobartana.com/hakb/index.htm
>

> > > There's a 110V->220V mod for the MiniController but the instructions =
may
> > > or may not match your particular circuit board version.
>
> > Ok, I know, but it is another model.., and doesn=B4t work.
> > Thanks
>
> Generically, there are 2 ways to do this. The first is where you
> change the capacitors / resistors / MOVs in the original to new
> values; but, if you dont have the schematic, or want to fiddle with
> the insides, give this a miss.
>
I don=B4t the schematic for this model..:(
> The second procedure involves no mods to the original. use a 230-
> to-110 volts step-down transformer. Make sure its a transformer, NOT a
> triac / SCR based adapter. These transformers are actually
> autotransformers (single centre tapped winding), and its a simple
> matter to add a 0.1 uF capacitor to jump the signal to the "other"
> side.
>
I know this system
> Its all there on Ido's site; its just not very easy to find, or give
> the direct URL on account of the frames. Anyway, its also replicated
> athttp://www.hometoys.com/htinews/apr00/articles/ido/ido.htm
>
Lnik very interesting:)
> Hope this helps. If you need any more information, just ask!
>

Regards
jjlcubas
> Regards,
>
> Anand Dhuru
>
> ardh...@xxxxxxxxx