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Title: EQD Hummingbird Diode Question
Post by: Codeman1407 on November 26, 2013, 11:00:01 PM
Hey guys,

I'm using the layout below to make a Hummingbird, just wanted to know if i can sub the 1n4148 for a 1n400x, since i have a ton of those and no 1n4148. If so, which one? If not, I'll make a radioshack run i guess.

Thanks in advance!

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Title: Re: EQD Hummingbird Diode Question
Post by: nocentelli on November 27, 2013, 01:10:40 AM
It's used only as reverse voltage protection, and since both diodes have the same voltage drop you could use either with no effect on the sound.
Title: Re: EQD Hummingbird Diode Question
Post by: Codeman1407 on November 27, 2013, 07:06:41 AM
Ok cool, Thanks! Used a 1n4004.
Title: Re: EQD Hummingbird Diode Question
Post by: peterg on November 27, 2013, 09:01:05 AM
If you're can't find a 2N2646 transistor (Q3) (I coundn't find one) and are using 2N6027 instead check of the Skippy Tremolo scheme. It's not a straight swap.
Title: Re: EQD Hummingbird Diode Question
Post by: Codeman1407 on November 29, 2013, 01:15:20 PM
Thanks Peter, but i found a 2n2646 from SmallBear.