Thermionic dist. Diodes

[paulharvey]

So, i have a board that has labels for 5817's for all the diodes, but the build docs call for 4148's.

Do i have an older version of the circuit or is it a misprint on the board?

 

[Nostradoomus]

Could be a misprint. Using 5817s won’t harm anything, you’ll have a bit harder clipping which could be bad or good depending on what you like.

 

[paulharvey]

Right on, thanks for the reply. It just got me confused being i don't usually see 5817's used other than for protection.

 

[Nostradoomus]

I use them a lot. Clipping, protection, octave circuits...I love them haha

 

[paulharvey]

Haha shit, now im wondering what polarity for the clipping led's should be. Im all sorts of mixed up on this one.

 

[Robert]

Haha shit, now im wondering what polarity for the clipping led's should be. Im all sorts of mixed up on this one.

Long lead in the round pad.

 

[paulharvey]

Thanks! I wasn't sure if it was laid out before or after the led polarity update.