Sub for Bat85 - Schottkey in OCD-type circuit

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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 diode does in this circuit, it is switchable but I have built it as seen here http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/search?q=caveman and it is not working. I used a 5818 (was all I had in Schottkey, but I guess it was a bad choice).

There are so many diodes out there, and used for different purposes - where can I read up on these and get a quick overview so I am not clueless?

Thank you!!!

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OK, apologizing in advance....I haven't looked at the circuit or schematic, so I'm going out on a limb with this answer.
It appears to me that by suggesting a Schottky diode or the 1N60 germanium diode, they are really saying to pick a
diode with a low voltage drop.....typically .2V to .3V. Normal silicon diodes, such as the 1N4148, drop about .6V.
If I am right on this, then your diode is probably OK....maybe you have it turned around in the circuit, or, perhaps,
have made some other error in the build.
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if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught
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Thanks for the reply - I found an in60 ( i read someplace the "P" only stands for "plastic" so they re the same - germanium. Damn circuit is still not working, tho. Very bummed about this - have checked everything.

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