Detailed How to Build a Silvercrank

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Detailed How to Build a Silvercrank

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first step- get the parts

Potentiometers
100K x2

resistors
1K
10K
2.2M

Capacitors
.1uF x2

Transistors
1 NPN transistor- 2n3904, MPSA18, 2N2222- Most NPN transistors will work
1 PNP transistor-i will be using a 2N3906

i will be using sockets for the transistors, and it is very highly recommended for a beginning builder

also note- i am using a lot of salvaged parts, i havent been able to order new components for a while :picard:
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Next, here is the perf layout i will be using.

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done with the board
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a or b pots?
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Great work! It should be noted that if you replace Q2 with another .1uF Cap you get yourself a Dark Boost. The 2 legs of the cap go to the outer 2 holes where Q2 would be.

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devi has said she has used both types of pots.

also, remove the 2.2m resistor and put in a diode in its place and you have a bazz fuss
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