I apologize if this is the wrong forum, but I didn't know where else to post this.
I'm interested in running a fatpants pedal on a 12v power supply, on the theory that the result will be closer to a true echoplex (transistors running at ~23v), and additionally I've heard (but can't confirm) that the dirt cheap MPF102 transistor is actually pretty close to the highly sought after TIS58.
My question is this - for sourcing parts, I need to make sure everything is rated for over 23v, correct? I know that C11 needs to be rated for at least 25v on the standard 18v build, so I imagine I need to look for one in the 30v range? Also, and this could be my noobishness showing, but does the 25v requirement mean that either of the transistors are already seeing voltages like that?
I also saw that there's a 9.1v zener diode which I imagine is part of the charge pump, should I substitute a 12v zener diode for this application?
I'm sorry for all the questions - I have only a very basic competency when it comes to pedals. The demos I've heard of the fatpants all sound fantastic anyway, maybe I'm overthinking things with the contemplated 12v conversion. If that's the case, don't be afraid to say so - again I'm very new to this. All help is greatly appreciated.
I'm interested in running a fatpants pedal on a 12v power supply, on the theory that the result will be closer to a true echoplex (transistors running at ~23v), and additionally I've heard (but can't confirm) that the dirt cheap MPF102 transistor is actually pretty close to the highly sought after TIS58.
My question is this - for sourcing parts, I need to make sure everything is rated for over 23v, correct? I know that C11 needs to be rated for at least 25v on the standard 18v build, so I imagine I need to look for one in the 30v range? Also, and this could be my noobishness showing, but does the 25v requirement mean that either of the transistors are already seeing voltages like that?
I also saw that there's a 9.1v zener diode which I imagine is part of the charge pump, should I substitute a 12v zener diode for this application?
I'm sorry for all the questions - I have only a very basic competency when it comes to pedals. The demos I've heard of the fatpants all sound fantastic anyway, maybe I'm overthinking things with the contemplated 12v conversion. If that's the case, don't be afraid to say so - again I'm very new to this. All help is greatly appreciated.