[eyevancsu]

...polarity protection. Is it even possible, or should i use the 1n58xx series diodes instead? In either case, how would i wire them?

Thanks

 

[PeterR]

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Originally posted by eyevancsu ...polarity protection. Is it even possible, or should i use the 1n58xx series diodes instead? In either case, how would i wire them? Thanks

Depends on your supply. See tangent's bit about D1 in the PIMETA parts guide:
http://www.tangentsoft.net/audio/pimeta/pguide.html#D1
The diode goes across the supply, the triangle pointing to the positive side.

 

[tangent]

It depends on how you want it to act. If you put it inline with one of the power input lines, it's perfectly reasonable to use a 1N4001. If you put it reverse-biased across the power rails, whether it works well is a matter of how much current your power supply can provide. If you use batteries, count on several amperes for a short time at least; too much for a small diode.

 

[PeterR]

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Originally posted by tangent It depends on how you want it to act. If you put it inline with one of the power input lines, it's perfectly reasonable to use a 1N4001.

But note that this will reduce your supply voltage by one diode drop...