susie_1987
Member
Hello. I was wondering if I could use 1/4 w watt resistors in place of the 1/8w resistors the build document calls for?
1/8 w reistors in photon vibe
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Chuck D. Bones
Circuit Wizard
That's a tight board even with the right parts. Make life easier and get 1/8W resistors, you'll be glad you did. They're only a penny a piece at Tayda and Mouser (in bulk).
peccary
Well-known member
Just to piggy-back on this question if that's alright: I have noticed that some build docs call for 1/4W and some call for 1/8W resistors, and others don't specify. Is it safe to assume that 1/4W will work for those that are not specified? I've done vero but no pre-made PCBs, and I plan on getting a few from here (waiting for a particular PCB to come in stock), and with a chest full of 1/4W resistors (and little to no 1/8W) so I thought asking would be a good idea. Thank you!
Cucurbitam0schata
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I recommend getting 1/8 watt, and use those for all the builds. Lots of folks have used 1/4 watt resistors at a tilt with success here. I've never tried, I went straight for the 1/8 watt resistors and stuck with them, even for 1/4 watt builds.
peccary
Well-known member
Good to know, thank you. I may start getting some 1/8W with new orders in that case. I'll have to see how the 1/4W ones fit in the first build I try to see if it's something I want to deal with or if it's too much of a hassle. I know they're cheap, but I've worked hard on my resistor collection!
moonlightpedalbuilds
Well-known member
orient the resistors diagonally
Flashheart
Member
That’s awesome. Love it.
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