This is revision 02 of our Power Starvation module.
It provides an “ideal” way to power starve other modules, starving modules means the modules will receive less voltage than the standard ±12V supply.

Power starvation is the first hack that any "DIY'er" learns. It's also one of the hacks that can generate some of the most interesting sonic effects in circuit bending.
Plug any module below ±200mA through it and independently tune it's supply power. This will have most interesting effects in analog modules: filters, delays, mixers... They can either go silent or start screaming at your ears, going berserk with the lack of current to behaving normally, making them cough, choke, go spastic... Something like a safely induced heart attack...

While revision 01 was a simple circuit with pot working as a voltage divider, this upgraded version uses a DC to DC converter that receives its input from the +12V power rail and outputs a bipolar 15V supply. This DC-DC converter also offers short circuit and overcurrent protection. The ±15V lines are then sent through variable analog voltage regulators that can output a range of 2.5V to 13.5V.
In other words, the module features a ±200mA PSU with variable voltage outputs.

SAFETY DISCLAIMER:
WHILE USING ADDAC300 SHOULD BE SAFE FOR ANY MODULE THERE MAY BE SPECIFIC MODULES WHERE ITS USE MAY NOT BE ADVISED
!! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK !!
ADDAC SYSTEM WON’T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUE THAT MAY ARISE WHILE USING ADDAC300 POWER STARVATION.
IF IN DOUBT CONTACT US PRIOR TO ANY CONNECTION.

Tech Specs:
6HP
4.5cm deep
UP TO 600mA +12V (Depending on the starving module connected)
0mA -12V

Note: All specifications and features are subject to change without previous notice.


LEAD TIME - IMPORTANT NOTE:
Although this is also described in our Shop Policy page, it is worth stressing that, by virtue of being a small team and not outsourcing a great part of our production, long story short, we sort of make your order on demand.
After you place an order, it takes up to 15 business-days to be ready to ship.
This is why you'll see this module as 'in stock', but this in fact means that we do have all its parts and can produce your module. Thanks for understanding, and for choosing us!



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Brand
Model
  • ADDAC300 REV.02 Power Starvation
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 2025
Made In
  • Portugal

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