Diode Selector

[SteveScott]

We love to try different diodes in our distortion pedals. It would be awesome if you could make a small PCB that you could mount two or more sets of diodes and a selector switch to choose beween them as an add-on for any pcb using diode clipping.

 

[bergera]

rullywow has a shared oshpark that has a diode selector which anyone can order. I ordered a couple but haven't put them to use yet.

OSH Park ~

oshpark.com

granted I wouldn't mind something produced here instead.

 

[SteveScott]

Thank you for sharing that. I did not know they sold stuff like that. I also found this one, but I'm with you. I'd rather get it here.
https://store.generalguitargadgets.com/pcbs/addon/diode-selector-printed-circuit-board.html

 

[bergera]

yeah, people can shared projects there, and I've ordered some, usually you end up having to order 3 which may be good or not.

For the diode selectors, I haven't found one that I like the design of...granted I'm not sure of what I would really want either...

 

[K Pedals]

This is pretty cool...

Misc > Flexi Clip : DIY Fever – Building my own guitars, amps and pedals

[DIY Fever] Flexi Clip - adds many different clipping options to any circuit that uses clipping diodes

diy-fever.com

 

[SteveScott]

This is pretty cool...

Misc > Flexi Clip : DIY Fever – Building my own guitars, amps and pedals

[DIY Fever] Flexi Clip - adds many different clipping options to any circuit that uses clipping diodes

diy-fever.com

Very clever! Thank you.

 

[Kroars]

This is pretty cool...

Misc > Flexi Clip : DIY Fever – Building my own guitars, amps and pedals

[DIY Fever] Flexi Clip - adds many different clipping options to any circuit that uses clipping diodes

diy-fever.com

Just what I was looking for! Thank you kindly!

 

[Mr Phil]

+1 vote for a diode selector pcb. I would prefer a PedalPCB version over a diy like the Flexi Clip linked above.

 

[BurntFingers]

An offboard rotary switch with in/out/gnd pads and some diode holes doesn't seem too tall an order.