Changing from PNP to NPN
- trad3mark
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Hey all,
I'm starting work on a 1969 Boutique Fuzz Face tomorrow, assuming parts arrive. In the vero i have, it works on 2 PNP transistors, but, i have nearly three times the varities of NPN's than i do PNP's. SO, if i wanted to change the circuit to use NPN's instead of PNP's, am i correct in saying that all i have to do is the following:
1. Swap the battery polarity around
- the -ve of the battery will run onto the board (where the +ve originally was) and the +ve of the battery will go to the middle lug of the Input jack
**** I know a bit about the grounding issue with power blocks, but this has a small current draw, with no DC jack, so because it's just battery powered, it won't be a problem.
2. Swap the electrolytes polarity around
- Just like with the battery, they simply have to be swapped that the + goes where the - was etc.
3. Make sure the NPN pinouts (ie, Collector, base, emitter) match up the same way as the PNP
- pretty self explanitory...
IS THAT ALL I HAVE TO DO?
cheers,
tm
I'm starting work on a 1969 Boutique Fuzz Face tomorrow, assuming parts arrive. In the vero i have, it works on 2 PNP transistors, but, i have nearly three times the varities of NPN's than i do PNP's. SO, if i wanted to change the circuit to use NPN's instead of PNP's, am i correct in saying that all i have to do is the following:
1. Swap the battery polarity around
- the -ve of the battery will run onto the board (where the +ve originally was) and the +ve of the battery will go to the middle lug of the Input jack
**** I know a bit about the grounding issue with power blocks, but this has a small current draw, with no DC jack, so because it's just battery powered, it won't be a problem.
2. Swap the electrolytes polarity around
- Just like with the battery, they simply have to be swapped that the + goes where the - was etc.
3. Make sure the NPN pinouts (ie, Collector, base, emitter) match up the same way as the PNP
- pretty self explanitory...
IS THAT ALL I HAVE TO DO?
cheers,
tm
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i think that boutique FF is meant for Ge trannies. unless you have NPN Ge's you are going to run into problems. just do the silicon version, it's already NPN.
you got a link to the schem/layout?
you got a link to the schem/layout?
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i'm going by this one:
it's a PNP version, so if i swap the things around (see 1st post) will it work as NPN?
it's a PNP version, so if i swap the things around (see 1st post) will it work as NPN?
Yes, that's all, but I would point out step 1 better. From your description, the original fuzz despite being PNP is negative grounded (usually they're positive grounded, following the tradition). Swapping battery cables will work but be aware that you'll have a positive grounded device. But if it doesn't have a DC plug, it won't be an issue. Use it with battery and it will be OK.trad3mark wrote:Hey all,
I'm starting work on a 1969 Boutique Fuzz Face tomorrow, assuming parts arrive. In the vero i have, it works on 2 PNP transistors, but, i have nearly three times the varities of NPN's than i do PNP's. SO, if i wanted to change the circuit to use NPN's instead of PNP's, am i correct in saying that all i have to do is the following:
1. Swap the battery polarity around
- the -ve of the battery will run onto the board (where the +ve originally was) and the +ve of the battery will go to the middle lug of the Input jack
**** I know a bit about the grounding issue with power blocks, but this has a small current draw, with no DC jack, so because it's just battery powered, it won't be a problem.
2. Swap the electrolytes polarity around
- Just like with the battery, they simply have to be swapped that the + goes where the - was etc.
3. Make sure the NPN pinouts (ie, Collector, base, emitter) match up the same way as the PNP
- pretty self explanitory...
IS THAT ALL I HAVE TO DO?
cheers,
tm
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Aenima/Torn's Peaker (2 in 1 box with toggle switch)
Valvecaster Deluxe (Boost before VC)
Proco Rat (Mod to power jack, and input cap changed)
87% PillowStone
87% GlassJaw - Location: Ireland (Dublin/Waterford)
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yeah the fuzz face is one of those pedals with really low current draw, plus, i won't be putting in an LED, so the current draw will stay low. It wont have a DC jack, so it'll be just battery.
Cheers for clearing that up. Parts should arrive on monday, along with parts for my valvecaster. SO EXCITED!
Cheers for clearing that up. Parts should arrive on monday, along with parts for my valvecaster. SO EXCITED!