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Germanium diodes- the definitive answer

Last post by rezzonics « 21 Dec 2014, 00:08
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by darkstar » 08 Aug 2011, 18:43
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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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21 Dec 2014, 00:08
varicap diodes

Last post by electrip « 01 Dec 2014, 18:11
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by rrroo » 30 Sep 2014, 09:15

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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01 Dec 2014, 18:11
JFETS used like clipping diodes?

Last post by Frank_NH « 21 Nov 2014, 15:11
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by idy » 11 Nov 2014, 17:30

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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, 15:11
Sub for Bat85 - Schottkey in OCD-type circuit

Last post by cruisemates « 02 Oct 2014, 23:38
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by cruisemates » 02 Oct 2014, 18:54

I am making an Oddfellow Effects Caveman

It calls for a Schottkey Bat85 or IN60P.

What is a suitable alternative? I don't actually know what the...

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02 Oct 2014, 23:38
Mod: 535Q crybaby led

Last post by wishicouldplay « 21 Sep 2014, 22:50

by wishicouldplay » 21 Sep 2014, 22:50

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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21 Sep 2014, 22:50
School me on clipping

Last post by astrobass « 20 Sep 2014, 04:44
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by sinner » 30 Aug 2014, 08:23
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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, 04:44
Can LED be dimmed with volume POT?

Last post by Wezly « 20 Jul 2014, 22:03
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by Wezly » 18 Jul 2014, 17:55

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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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20 Jul 2014, 22:03
Capacitance, tone, and clipping

Last post by Tall Steve « 15 Jun 2014, 07:44
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by Tall Steve » 14 Jun 2014, 17:36

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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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15 Jun 2014, 07:44
Germanium Diode Options

Last post by soupbone « 18 May 2014, 11:49
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by soupbone » 17 May 2014, 09:33

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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18 May 2014, 11:49
Clipping Diodes

Last post by TubeDude22 « 25 Apr 2014, 15:42
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by soupbone » 15 Apr 2014, 08:12

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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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25 Apr 2014, 15:42
DOD 230 Photocell?

Last post by daniel.madeireira « 28 Mar 2014, 06:16
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by mwynwood » 02 Jun 2012, 06:23

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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, 06:16
Using an SPDT to change a Bi-colour LED

Last post by Sibob « 20 Dec 2013, 01:55
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by Sibob » 16 Dec 2013, 21:27

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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20 Dec 2013, 01:55
how to get 200v 100mA or 1A rectifier bridge using 1n400x?

Last post by leftfingaz « 07 Nov 2013, 01:51
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by leftfingaz » 06 Nov 2013, 16:53

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how to get 200v 100mA or 1A rectifier bridge using 1n400x? help. this is for my solid state amp without using diode bridge. here is the schematic

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Last post by leftfingaz
07 Nov 2013, 01:51
Integrated Resistor LED's

Last post by PedroPerez « 08 Sep 2013, 11:27
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by danny0 » 03 Jan 2013, 14:26

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, 11:27
Diode: substitute UF4002 for 1N400x?

Last post by Relayer110 « 03 Sep 2013, 02:53
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by doctor_solar » 30 Aug 2013, 22:52

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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, 02:53
Can LED's be socketed?

Last post by DrNomis « 13 Jul 2013, 11:13
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by Spefinzephyr » 12 Jul 2013, 19:34

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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, 11:13
weird big black diode identify 2A 1200

Last post by Lucifer « 29 May 2013, 10:31
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by Kinkajou » 29 May 2013, 09:08

I need help identify big black diode. Big shape with torpedo shape. Is written 2A 1200.

thanks!

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Last post by Lucifer
29 May 2013, 10:31
best color LED for optos?

Last post by coldcraft « 04 Jan 2013, 14:03
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by RnFR » 22 Sep 2011, 02:09
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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, 14:03
1n4001 vs 1n4004

Last post by bay-fisher « 24 Nov 2012, 02:05
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by bay-fisher » 22 Nov 2012, 10:34

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, 02:05
Identifying MA856 diodes

Last post by PokeyPete « 06 Oct 2012, 14:40
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by Miracle Man » 04 Oct 2012, 15:57

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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, 14:40
??? indicator Led lights up - nothing plugged into input

Last post by Merry Browen « 05 Jul 2012, 04:29
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by mojoh » 08 Oct 2009, 07:53

im using this wiring for my builds

however i only noticed the other day that with nothing plugged into the input/output jacks...the indicator...

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Last post by Merry Browen
05 Jul 2012, 04:29
BAT41, what can I use instead?

Last post by Deny « 27 Jun 2012, 15:15
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by Tummy ))) » 28 Apr 2011, 21:11

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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, 15:15
LED choice for 3PDT true bypass stomp wiring

Last post by Seiche « 15 Jun 2012, 00:49
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by fishfude » 13 Jun 2012, 14:17

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Hi Guys,

I was thinking of using ultrabright 5mm LEDs for my power indicator with my 3PDT true bypass stomp wiring. I've seen 4.7k quoted for normal...

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Last post by Seiche
15 Jun 2012, 00:49
resistor for LED

Last post by PokeyPete « 16 Apr 2012, 04:42
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by 1986lespaul » 01 Mar 2009, 01:39

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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, 04:42
Clipping Diodes - BAT41 vs. BAT46?

Last post by briggs « 04 Apr 2012, 10:08
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by jasonsguild » 23 Mar 2012, 15:06

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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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04 Apr 2012, 10:08

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