Electronics Which diode?

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  1. 2800@2.5ghz

    2800@2.5ghz What's a Dremel?

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    i'm currently in the middle of modding a mini-itx into a NEs and to wire up the controllers to the parallel port i need some diodes.

    i've been on maplin and there are different types such as switching diodes and rectifier diodes?

    which one would be the best to use in this case. does it really matter?
     
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  2. hitman012

    hitman012 Minimodder

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    Here's a good page on types of diode :)
     
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  3. Mattt

    Mattt Minimodder

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    can we see the circuit diagram you are working from please.

    this should prob be in the electronics section btw. :)
     
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  4. 2800@2.5ghz

    2800@2.5ghz What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks for the replies guys, but it seems as if there is also the required diodes on a small PCB on the NES's controller socket so theres no need for me to buy any

    Thanks anyway chaps :)
     
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  5. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    Moving to Electronics....
     
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  6. cpemma

    cpemma Ecky thump

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    It's not critical at the current and voltage involved; 1N4148 is one to go for -- small size, fast, cheap, and sold everywhere.
     
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