gwhite3629
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Hello, I put together the low tide modulator and despite the power jack not fitting above the pcb and some poor drilling on my part I think it went well. I substituted the 2SK208-Y for a 2N5457 and the MCP602 for a LM358N. I also initially used an orange LED and may have wired it backwards. I swapped it for a red with the correct orientation and the light comes on and I occasionally hear a popping noise. I'm guessing I fried a component but it's unclear which is wrong. I swapped the LM258P and that removed the popping but provides no output signal. At this point I'm stuck and my guess is to just start replacing components near the LED like the J201, if someone has some better direction that would be greatly appreciated.