Are 1N750A diodes germanium? All the can see online is that they are 4.7V Zeners. The PedalPCB schematic just says GE. Is there a specific forward voltage drop range that the GE diodes need?
I have some 1N34s sitting around that I will use if I decide to build it. I'm just wondering if fuzzhead had a typo or if there is a specific reason he wrote 1N750A for the diode.
You can tag this verified. I used 1n34a's for d1-d2 and you can hear compression with the more extreme "dynamics" settings. I'm sure it's worth experimenting with diodes with lower forward voltages for these diodes and maybe auditioning different pot tapers for the Dynamics control. Pretty clean boost with a nice buffer.
It’s buffered so the input and output won’t be routed through the switch. Input jack would literally go to your jack for example. Pin one on your switch is the top left pin. Pin two is the one below it. Think that’s right. Hope that helps.
Are 1N750A diodes germanium? All the can see online is that they are 4.7V Zeners. The PedalPCB schematic just says GE. Is there a specific forward voltage drop range that the GE diodes need?
ReplyDeletetry 1n34 etc.. Or other germanium
DeleteI have some 1N34s sitting around that I will use if I decide to build it. I'm just wondering if fuzzhead had a typo or if there is a specific reason he wrote 1N750A for the diode.
DeleteReading the thread at FSB, they are unknown germaniums and the zener is for the LED indicator. Doh! I will update the layout ASAP.
DeleteYou can tag this verified. I used 1n34a's for d1-d2 and you can hear compression with the more extreme "dynamics" settings. I'm sure it's worth experimenting with diodes with lower forward voltages for these diodes and maybe auditioning different pot tapers for the Dynamics control. Pretty clean boost with a nice buffer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for verifying and the suggested mods.
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how to do offboard wiring for this one?
ReplyDeleteIt’s buffered so the input and output won’t be routed through the switch. Input jack would literally go to your jack for example. Pin one on your switch is the top left pin. Pin two is the one below it. Think that’s right. Hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteThat sure helps, thanks!
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