LDR help

[TheSin]

Hello, building the General Tso and wanted to make sure that the 2 LDR’s arent polarized before I install them. They are the Tayda version 5mm LDRs.
Much appreciated!

 

[lcipher3]

they're not polarized - just a "light sensitive" resistor
the LEDs of course (anode/cathode) is important orientation

 

[TheSin]

Thanks

they're not polarized - just a "light sensitive" resistor
the LEDs of course (anode/cathode) is important orientation

Gotcha! Thanks!

 

[benny_profane]

The only concern is for optocouplers that integrate the LED and LDR in one device. In that case, the LED side is polarized just like any diode is. The LDR side is not polarized.

 

[TheSin]

The only concern is for optocouplers that integrate the LED and LDR in one device. In that case, the LED side is polarized just like any diode is. The LDR side is not polarized.

Thanks man! I finished it and just did a quick sounds test....killer pedal so far!!

 

[benny_profane]

Nice. Glad to hear that it’s working well!