Md mki power supply - help!

cosmosuave · 2014-10-14T01:30:00.000Z

Here ya go…

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Adapter-For-Elektron-Machinedrum-SPS-1-MK1-MKI-Machine-Drum-Power-Supply-Cord-/141338518282?pt=US_Power_Supplies&hash=item20e86ea30a

Note MK1 are 6VAC not 12VDC like the MK2…

wascal · 2014-10-21T16:25:27.000Z

For any UK dwellers who might find this useful - last year I got a backup MD MK1 power supply from here:

Pulsar Developments Ltd
enquiries@pulsardevelopments.com
Tel: 01628 474324 / 473555

Part name: Mascot 8810 6v 3.2A AC Transformer in a 13A style case and with a 3617 standard output connector.
[ltr]The cost was £21.00 +£5.50 postal delivery + VAT = Total £31.80

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smais · 2015-03-28T00:17:06.000Z

""wascal"":

For any UK dwellers who might find this useful - last year I got a backup MD MK1 power supply from here…

I think I need a new power supply. Did you test this model and did it work fine? Thanks

wascal · 2015-03-28T01:12:24.000Z

""smais"":

[quote=“wascal”]For any UK dwellers who might find this useful - last year I got a backup MD MK1 power supply from here…

I think I need a new power supply. Did you test this model and did it work fine? Thanks[/quote]
Yes, i still use it now - those are the MK1 specs.

smais · 2015-03-28T01:18:02.000Z

""wascal"":

Yes, i still use it now - those are the MK1 specs.

Cool thanks, I’ve filled out their contact form. They don’t seem to have a store as such.

gbravetti · 2015-03-28T09:04:42.000Z

An excellent alternative power supply for the MK1 and the Octatrack is the iConnectivity iConnectMIDI2+ power supply.

It is bi-volt (110-220) and outputs 6v 3a, it also has a small footprint, and I found it in many places to buy as accessory.

[http://www.iconnectivity.com/products/accessories/6V18W-power-transformer](http://DC Plug Type: 2.1mm ID x 5.5mm OD, Positive Center, Barrel length 12mm.)

Just check the plug type because I´m not sure about the MK1:

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[li]DC Plug Type: 2.1mm ID x 5.5mm OD, Positive Center, Barrel length 12mm.[/li]
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Sorry! Thought the MK1 was DC and it is AC

smais · 2015-03-28T14:00:05.000Z

""gbravetti"":

An excellent alternative power supply for the MK1 and the Octatrack is the iConnectivity iConnectMIDI2+ power supply.

I do not think this will work as the MK1 uses an AC/AC power supply.

gbravetti · 2015-03-28T14:19:46.000Z

""smais"":

[quote=“gbravetti”]An excellent alternative power supply for the MK1 and the Octatrack is the iConnectivity iConnectMIDI2+ power supply.

I do not think with will work as the MK1 uses an AC/AC power supply.[/quote]
Ouch!

Thanks for point it out.

I thought MK1 was DC

yentz · 2016-08-14T23:50:41.391Z

Hi!
I am looking for a PSU for a machinedrum mk1.
It gives 6V AC and 2.5 A which is more or less impossible to find anywhere.
I am based in Germany and would be happy if anyone could give me a hint where to get this.
Cheers!

Cosmic · 2016-08-14T18:21:41.355Z

Send elektron a support ticket they will sell you one.

PeterHanes · 2016-08-14T23:53:38.207Z

I doubt that Elektron has had any power supplies for Mk 1 instruments for several years.

Cosmic · 2016-08-15T06:12:54.429Z

Didnt realise they were AC

Cosmic · 2016-08-15T06:15:25.943Z

https://www.amazon.com/UpBright®-Elektron-Machinedrum-Electron-Monomachine/dp/B00UJRNM6I

yentz · 2016-08-15T07:03:45.815Z

Thanks for the link. unfortunately it adds lots of money to post to europe. The mk1 isnt the best thing anyway and before spending 70 euro I probably use the ipad with modstep and elastic drums. My PSU is working but it is burried behind lots of furniture and other cables in my studio setup. wanted to have a small live setup and need the machinedrum mainly for sequencing the minitaur (as cv gate sucks from the a4) but I suppose the ipad can handle this.
Maybe they will release an octatrack 2 at one point - till then I am fine I guess. Would be nice to have a second psu but not for that money… .

Cosmic · 2016-08-15T07:40:04.816Z

Maybe search for this on other sites like amazon.co.uk or .de

yentz · 2016-08-21T08:42:29.705Z

Just opened the machinedrum MK1 psu and there is just a simple tranformator inside. So as it seems the current isn’t stabilized. I will look for a suitable replacement but making the psu myself should be way cheaper than buying one of ebay or amazon for 50 euros.

d9 · 2017-08-09T12:40:31.232Z

Hey,
i lost my mk1 powersupply.
is there any aftermarket i can buy?

all the best
d9

stormfield · 2018-04-17T21:14:30.105Z

Lifesaver! Bigup.

Mine just died tonight. Will call them tommo. Glad i searched this thread.

sezare56 · 2018-07-02T16:17:30.297Z

I’m confused with PSU specs / refs for respective models (and eventually confused with models too).
Could you help to complete / correct ?

SPS1 MKI > 6V2.5A AC (ref?)
SPS1 MKII >
SPS1 UW MKI >
SPS1 UW MKII >
SPS1 UW+ MKII > 6V3A DC (PSU2 REVB)

Thanks

PeterHanes · 2018-07-04T15:50:52.841Z

sezare56:

I’m confused with PSU specs / refs for respective models (and eventually confused with models too).
Could you help to complete / correct ?

All Mk1 variants:
6 V (ac), 2.5 A
Elektron PSU-1

All Mk2 variants:
6 V (DC), 3 A
Elektron PSU-2

Source: MD manual