Fuzz Face perfboard layout question. Removing diode?

[WoundUp]

Wanted to try and build a fuzz face on perfboard so I was looking for a NPN layout and found the one below. It uses all the components that I've got on my breadboard except for a diode.

Can I just not use that diode? The layout is posted below. It's in the middle of the layout, towards the top. I couldn't find one without that diode so I figured I'd ask if I could just not use it. Thanks.

[DrAlx]

It's just a protection diode to protect the circuit against powering the board with wrong polarity (i.e. swapping 9V with Ground by mistake). If you use a correctly wired 9V battery clip you are unlikely to make that mistake. So yes, you can leave it out.

[FiveseveN]

That diode is only for polarity protection and the ability to draw your own layouts is an essential skill that will help you greatly.

[WoundUp]

Thank you. I thought it might have been for that but I wasn't sure. I appreciate it!

[WoundUp]

It's just a protection diode to protect the circuit against powering the board with wrong polarity (i.e. swapping 9V with Ground by mistake). If you use a correctly wired 9V battery clip you are unlikely to make that mistake. So yes, you can leave it out.

Hey I've got another question. All I've got are 1N4007's. Can I use one of those if I leave it? Thanks.

[iainpunk]

spec. wise, a 1N4007 is better than the 1N4001, but in this instance, there's no real difference.

cheers

[WoundUp]

spec. wise, a 1N4007 is better than the 1N4001, but in this instance, there's no real difference.

cheers

Awesome. Thank you very much! I truly do appreciate it. I did look at the datasheets for them and saw the difference in repetitive peak reverse voltage & maximum reverse DC blocking voltage, etc...but I wasn't sure how all of that applied except maybe the reverse DC blocking voltage. And something about saturstion levels or something? I don't remember exactly. I'm learning. Or trying to, anyway.

That diode is only for polarity protection and the ability to draw your own layouts is an essential skill that will help you greatly.

Oh yes, I'll, get there soon. This being my first one on perfboard, I figured I would follow someone else's layout the first time and get the practice.