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Post by stanleyb on Oct 22, 2018 8:41:22 GMT
I have no idea how much it can dump in one go, but it would be several amps. However, the input top up speed has been limited on the Dorado to about 300mA. Anything above that, and I would need to start adding heatsinks etc. So to keep the cost down, I have made the Dorado just compatible with my own stuff.
I am however working on a more powerful 12V version that can handle larger input currents. I picked on 12V since that seems to be the standard.
There is also a 5V version in development that can handle larger currents for RPi use. But I won't be supplying the mains connected PSU. The idea is for users to use their existing PSU to drive the Dorado.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 22, 2018 8:55:07 GMT
Not withstanding the low price, I am amazed how many people want me to sell it to them even cheaper. Some people don't seem to want me to make a living and have money to develop other products. Some will always want cheaper Stan. Ignore them. Better still laugh at them |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Oct 22, 2018 9:23:34 GMT
I have no idea how much it can dump in one go, but it would be several amps. However, the input top up speed has been limited on the Dorado to about 300mA. Anything above that, and I would need to start adding heatsinks etc. So to keep the cost down, I have made the Dorado just compatible with my own stuff. I am however working on a more powerful 12V version that can handle larger input currents. I picked on 12V since that seems to be the standard. There is also a 5V version in development that can handle larger currents for RPi use. But I won't be supplying the mains connected PSU. The idea is for users to use their existing PSU to drive the Dorado. Thanks Stan. Shortly getting a Lumin D2 streamer, which appears to consume 25w, so the Dorado should power this no problem. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 12:15:12 GMT
Not withstanding the low price, I am amazed how many people want me to sell it to them even cheaper. Some people don't seem to want me to make a living and have money to develop other products. Some will always want cheaper Stan. Ignore them. Better still laugh at them I entirely agree with Mike, tell them to do one! |
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Post by John on Oct 22, 2018 12:28:33 GMT
I would suggest it's under priced already
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Post by tony on Oct 22, 2018 12:29:46 GMT
some folk know the price of everything and the value of nothing....
I look forward to the 5v and more powerful 12v version
the dorado is a wonderful invention- a proper game changer regards power supplies for music lovers
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Post by zappytheviking on Oct 22, 2018 13:00:15 GMT
Gotta chime in with the choir, best upgrade ever, love the price too, no haggling there. I just hope you wont raise the prices to magical pixiedust inna box levels, considering another set for my secondary system.
Still keeps getting better a few weeks in, I might be imagining it but just yesterday, heard slight vibrato in a singers voice i never knew was there before, have listened hundreds of times and never noticed before.
Thanks Stan.
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Post by naim1425 on Oct 22, 2018 16:13:55 GMT
Not withstanding the low price, I am amazed how many people want me to sell it to them even cheaper. Some people don't seem to want me to make a living and have money to develop other products. Name them and shame them,what have you to do for a crust of bread |
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 7, 2019 0:34:43 GMT
There is also a 5V version in development that can handle larger currents for RPi use. Any update available on this 5V version, Stan? |
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Post by stanleyb on Aug 11, 2019 10:19:10 GMT
Let's just say that Brexit is messing up my cost calculations on new projects right now. But the work continues. I hope to have some prototype units very soon.
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Post by MartinT on Aug 11, 2019 10:51:33 GMT
I can only imagine how difficult that is.
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Post by stanleyb on Aug 11, 2019 11:51:37 GMT
I have been experimenting with eating bread with peanut butter and jam lately. Trying to get an idea how to prepare breakfast without Danish bacon and butter, French cheese, American baked beans, and Italian salami and ham. Not going well, but I digress...
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Post by MartinT on Aug 11, 2019 14:57:39 GMT
The peanut butter would have to go, too!
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Post by stanleyb on Dec 26, 2019 21:00:39 GMT
Not that there are any TAS members left who are still waitig to get hold of a Dorado. But just out of politeness, the mark II version is due to arrive next week. It's currently in transit.
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Post by alp on Jan 6, 2020 20:23:21 GMT
Not that there are any TAS members left who are still waitig to get hold of a Dorado. But just out of politeness, the mark II version is due to arrive next week. It's currently in transit. I am happy with the Mk1, even more so after powering it with a battery. I would be interested in the 5V version for my RPI4 - when available. Any idea when that will be? |
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Post by stanleyb on Jan 7, 2020 8:03:08 GMT
From all the things that I didn't expect to run into problems with it's the USB connection on the Pi. The Dorado would need a female and male USB lead with 2.1mm connectors at the other end. But finding the right combination has so far eluded me. I put that problem aside for the moment, but will get back to it after the Chinese New Year.
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