Adding gate LED to MXR Noise Gate? Any Simply Way?

[nguitar12]

Hey guys I am going to build a Noise Gate.  This is the one I am going to work on.
Just Wondering if there is any simply way to add a gate LED so that I can clearly know that when the pedal is taking effect?
Thanks all

Edit:
Unfortunately I don't have exact schmatic for this layout but since say it is based on schematic on tonepad.com so I guess this is:
http://www.tonepad.com/getFile.asp?id=77
If anyone one can help than I will build the tonepad layout instead of that on the top

[armdnrdy]

You should post a schematic or link for best results in getting an answer to your question.

[nguitar12]

Thanks Just updated in the OP

[nguitar12]

Edited: Sorry double post. Please ignore this reply.

[armdnrdy]

You actually might want to find another noise gate to build....

The MXR noise gate has a long history of build problems.

Cut and paste "MXR noise gate" into the forum search engine.

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?action=search2

[armdnrdy]

But....
to answer your question about adding a gate LED:

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=64802.0

[Fender3D]

^^
Expecially when following a wrong schematic

Don't worry about matching 2 transistors doing 2 different things...

Q2 drives the FET, well if you add a resistor it can drive another transistor + LED and give the function requested...

Edit:
damn, Larry beated me for a bunch of seconds  

[nguitar12]

^^
Expecially when following a wrong schematic

Don't worry about matching 2 transistors doing 2 different things...

Q2 drives the FET, well if you add a resistor it can drive another transistor + LED and give the function requested...

Edit:
damn, Larry beated me for a bunch of seconds  

So if this this is the way adding the led?
This layout is verifyed so I will prefer this one.
Thanks so much

[Fender3D]

yep,
better add a 47k/100k at 5088's base

[nguitar12]

yep,
better add a 47k/100k at 5088's base

Thanks. What is the different between 47k and 100k being used?

[Fender3D]

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=106850.0

[nguitar12]

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=106850.0

Thanks. We try and reported back soon.
You guys are helpful.