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Germanium diodes- the definitive answer
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darkstar »
08 Aug 2011, 17:43
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1)Ok so Ive searched round the not and ive found half people saying how much smoother they are than silicons and half people saying these are the...
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20 Dec 2014, 23:08
varicap diodes
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rrroo »
30 Sep 2014, 08:15
I bought some strange components from a military surplus store. found out they are variable capacitance diodes.. are there any guitar related...
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Last post by electrip
01 Dec 2014, 17:11
JFETS used like clipping diodes?
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idy »
11 Nov 2014, 16:30
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Any knowledge on regular JFETs used like clipping diodes in the Negative feedback loop of an opamp? Such is the first stage of the Such is the first...
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Last post by Frank_NH
21 Nov 2014, 14:11
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Last post by cruisemates
02 Oct 2014, 22:38
Mod: 535Q crybaby led
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wishicouldplay »
21 Sep 2014, 21:50
I am new to electronics and want to dive in by modding my 535q crybaby.
Specifically I want to have led come on blue when engaged and red when boost...
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Last post by wishicouldplay
21 Sep 2014, 21:50
School me on clipping
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sinner »
30 Aug 2014, 07:23
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I'm working on new amp design. It's a vintage base with bit of modern twist. I'm going to give it to the DIY community very soon as an open source...
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Last post by astrobass
20 Sep 2014, 03:44
Can LED be dimmed with volume POT?
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Wezly »
18 Jul 2014, 16:55
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Hey I'm building a really simple volume pedal, I'm wondering if it is possible to use one POT to fade an LED aswell as adjust the volume of my...
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Last post by Wezly
20 Jul 2014, 21:03
Capacitance, tone, and clipping
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Tall Steve »
14 Jun 2014, 16:36
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Merlin started an interesting thread over at DIYStomp yesterday. Link: . Basically, he setup a clipping circuit and ran some tests using a 1kHz sine...
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Last post by Tall Steve
15 Jun 2014, 06:44
Germanium Diode Options
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soupbone »
17 May 2014, 08:33
I like using Germanium Diodes in certain circuits.The only one's I've used are the common 1N34a.I want to find a different Germanium that has a lot...
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Last post by soupbone
18 May 2014, 10:49
Clipping Diodes
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soupbone »
15 Apr 2014, 07:12
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Forgive me for asking a simple question.(I've been knocking back a little bit of Grandpa's Cough Medicine.lol) Symmetrical Clipping is with 2...
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Last post by TubeDude22
25 Apr 2014, 14:42
DOD 230 Photocell?
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mwynwood »
02 Jun 2012, 05:23
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Hi everyone,
I'm building the DOD 230 from this vero:
I'm a little bit confused how to hook up the VTL5C10 or the LED/LDR combination.
The...
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Last post by daniel.madeireira
28 Mar 2014, 05:16
Using an SPDT to change a Bi-colour LED
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Sibob »
16 Dec 2013, 20:27
Hi guys,
I've just put this together and it works great:
However, I thought it would be great to have a Bi-colour LED so that I know when it's...
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Last post by Sibob
20 Dec 2013, 00:55
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Last post by leftfingaz
07 Nov 2013, 00:51
Integrated Resistor LED's
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danny0 »
03 Jan 2013, 13:26
Any of you guys use integrated resistor led's for your indicator led's? I found these at radio shack the other day and thought I'd give it a try. It...
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Last post by PedroPerez
08 Sep 2013, 10:27
Diode: substitute UF4002 for 1N400x?
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doctor_solar »
30 Aug 2013, 21:52
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I was looking for some 1N400x diodes to use for the reverse power protection portion of a circuit and I found some UF4002. I compared the data sheets...
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Last post by Relayer110
03 Sep 2013, 01:53
Can LED's be socketed?
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Spefinzephyr »
12 Jul 2013, 18:34
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I wanna experiment with different color LED's on a circuit I'm building on vero and I was wondering if I could use the led with a 2 pin socket I...
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Last post by DrNomis
13 Jul 2013, 10:13
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Last post by Lucifer
29 May 2013, 09:31
best color LED for optos?
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RnFR »
22 Sep 2011, 01:09
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I've heard many people say that yellow is the best color, but I could've sworn I saw RG post that they respond best to green light. anyone remember...
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Last post by coldcraft
04 Jan 2013, 13:03
1n4001 vs 1n4004
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bay-fisher »
22 Nov 2012, 09:34
Hiya - is there any difference between these. Looking to build a Formula No. 5 and I have some 1n4004 lying around, but parts list asks for 1n4001....
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Last post by bay-fisher
24 Nov 2012, 01:05
Identifying MA856 diodes
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Miracle Man »
04 Oct 2012, 14:57
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Hi!
I was hoping some of the more knowledgeable forum members could help me out. I've been thinking of building a KOT clone recently, and the MA856...
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Last post by PokeyPete
06 Oct 2012, 13:40
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Last post by Merry Browen
05 Jul 2012, 03:29
BAT41, what can I use instead?
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Tummy ))) »
28 Apr 2011, 20:11
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Hi there :)
First Post here but I allready found so much interesting posts and projects. I am building a Zendrive using following layout on vero:...
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Last post by Deny
27 Jun 2012, 14:15
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Last post by Seiche
14 Jun 2012, 23:49
resistor for LED
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1986lespaul »
01 Mar 2009, 00:39
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So I am rehousing my Chicken Salad and am wondering what is a good resistor to put in series with the LED for the 3pdt switch?
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Last post by PokeyPete
16 Apr 2012, 03:42
Clipping Diodes - BAT41 vs. BAT46?
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jasonsguild »
23 Mar 2012, 14:06
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Newbie question here about clipping diodes.
Is there a big difference between a BAT41 and BAT46 when used as a clipping diode? Will the only...
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Last post by briggs
04 Apr 2012, 09:08
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