[sdiy] diode war

[Paul Perry]

At 07:44 PM 7/10/02 -0700, Jay Schwichtenberg wrote:
>I read on one of the guitar effect pages (of course can't remember which
>one) that some diodes are light sensitive (glass packages and LEDS). 

It is true, and I think I might have said it ;D
But, it is only a factor when you need a REALLY high reverse resistance.
And, if you paint diodes, make the paint thick..

paul perry melbourne australia