i don't currently use the 5v for any of my modules. if my memory
serves correctly, there is one rail used by the full-sized 16-pin
(opposed to the 10 of 8 pin) connector that carries +5vDC as needed, yes

so the trick would be to get +5DC onto that rail at several amperes
depending on which metasonix modules i want...yes

so my question to eric is...how will the modules be designed to
recieve their +5v standard eurorack ribbon i think that makes the
most sense and next step after that would be how to get +5DC onto the
rail. i'd be into DIY-ing it, but i would also need to figure out how
to get the 5v transformer to drink off the same mains that feeds the
+/-12v transformer i power my modules with. having two main ins seems
gratuitous.

since harvestman recommends the 5v too, this may be something that
could benefit all eurorack users if there was a real easy DIY or
something.

please feel free anyone to correct my interpretation power rail
schematic.

-tom

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , <hardware@...> wrote:
>
> > i love this! i can't wait. it will be fun for me to attempt to DIY
> > a power supply like this to the doepfer busboard. you'll use the
> > same ribbon connector
>
> No. It's a three pin DIN connector (as shown in the picture) that has
> available GND, +5V/2500mA and -24V/50mA. You have to remove the DIN
> connector and add a suitable connector for the A-100 bus (e.g. two
6.3 mm
> flat connectors that fit to the corresponding terminals of the A-100 bus
> board). The -24V are unused. Please do not connect the -24V to the
A-100 bus
> as this will damage modules !
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>