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====== Parts FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ====== | ====== Parts FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ====== | ||
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Most other components have some sort of mark as to their correct orientation. | Most other components have some sort of mark as to their correct orientation. | ||
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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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Yes, 1N4004 is a replacement for 1N4002, it's just a type for higher Voltages (100V for 1N4002 vs. 400V for 1N4004). Any 1N400X diode will work in place of any other 1N400X diode -WITH A SMALLER NUMBER- Do replace a 1N4002 with a 1N4004 Don't replace a 1N4004 with a 1N4002 | Yes, 1N4004 is a replacement for 1N4002, it's just a type for higher Voltages (100V for 1N4002 vs. 400V for 1N4004). Any 1N400X diode will work in place of any other 1N400X diode -WITH A SMALLER NUMBER- Do replace a 1N4002 with a 1N4004 Don't replace a 1N4004 with a 1N4002 | ||
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===== PIC Stuff ===== | ===== PIC Stuff ===== | ||
parts_faq.txt · Last modified: 2016/06/15 12:47 by psykhaze