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parts_faq [2016/06/15 12:41] – [What wattage resistors should I buy?] psykhazeparts_faq [2016/06/15 12:43] – [I can't find a bridge rectifier to fit the PCB's.] psykhaze
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 The whole MBHP works on 5V, so all Caps should be at about **16V or higher**. It doesn´t matter if you go higher. The whole MBHP works on 5V, so all Caps should be at about **16V or higher**. It doesn´t matter if you go higher.
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 ===== What is the correct polarity of the (resistor / capacitor / diode / etc) ===== ===== What is the correct polarity of the (resistor / capacitor / diode / etc) =====
  
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 Most other components have some sort of mark as to their correct orientation.  IC's will have a dot, transistors have a flat side, LEDs have a flat side (and the two leads will be different lengths).   Most other components have some sort of mark as to their correct orientation.  IC's will have a dot, transistors have a flat side, LEDs have a flat side (and the two leads will be different lengths).  
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 ===== What kind of switches do I need? ===== ===== What kind of switches do I need? =====
  
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 As you can see, there is no real standard for naming them, but the right switch by any other name will drive your DIN module ;)\\ As you can see, there is no real standard for naming them, but the right switch by any other name will drive your DIN module ;)\\
 When in doubt, don't hesitate to contact the distributor for clarification. This may save you some headache and some money as some do not accept returns! When in doubt, don't hesitate to contact the distributor for clarification. This may save you some headache and some money as some do not accept returns!
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 ===== What size/type of faders should I buy? ===== ===== What size/type of faders should I buy? =====
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 Trying to save money on wobbly cheap plastic faders, uh? You might hate yourself for that decision after six months of using your favorite new midi-toy. Consider that. Trying to save money on wobbly cheap plastic faders, uh? You might hate yourself for that decision after six months of using your favorite new midi-toy. Consider that.
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 ===== What type of crystal do I need? ===== ===== What type of crystal do I need? =====
  
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 [[Crystals and Oscillators]] [[Crystals and Oscillators]]
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 ===== I can't find a bridge rectifier to fit the PCB's. ===== ===== I can't find a bridge rectifier to fit the PCB's. =====
 You can substitute four 1N4001 (or any of the 1N400X series) for the bridge rectifier, they will handle more than enough current. You can substitute four 1N4001 (or any of the 1N400X series) for the bridge rectifier, they will handle more than enough current.
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 ===== What Power supply should I use, and how much power should it have? ===== ===== What Power supply should I use, and how much power should it have? =====
  
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