Can someone help me find this part? EHX content

Started by jimosity, June 20, 2011, 11:42:45 AM

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jimosity

I've got an EHX 22 Cal that has a bad inductor; like you see in this pic (the two big black things that say 330 on 'em :))
I've never ordered inductors before and want to make sure I order the right part.
Can somebody give me a hand with finding the right part on Jameco, Mouser, or DigiKey?
Jim Rodgers
jim@americanhc.com

rustypinto

I would send it back to EH/ New Sensor for repair. They are usually pretty good about repairing newer pedals.

Its possible to find a part close to that, but those shielded SM inductors are pretty difficult to de-solder without ripping the pad off of one side or the other. It looks especially difficult since the other inductor is right beside the broken one.

Also what makes you think its bad? Those inductors are used in the power circuit, and even if the shield comes loose, they will still regulate/ work...
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jimosity

I received the unit with the shield taken off and someone had tried to work on it, damaging the part physically.

Now, I was able to remove the remnants and I'm confident in my skills at doing the parts replace; just not quite sure of part values when ordering inductors.  Sending it in for someone else to do what I can do with the right part doesn't register in my DIY brain.
Jim Rodgers
jim@americanhc.com

The Tone God

The problem is not getting the part but the specs for the part. In a circuit like this it is not just getting the part size and value of inductor right but a number of other specs that are important (i.e. current, DC resistance, etc.) and you don't know those.

http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=513-1392-1-ND

http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=513-1048-1-ND

http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=811-1178-1-ND

My advice would be get to EHX and either have them fix it or maybe twist their arm and have them send you a replacement.

Andrew