DIY F18a alternative

Render Eng's F18 alternative for 80 column display and higher graphic modes
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productiondave
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RenderEng wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 1:48 pm I am using a 1n4001.

i just soldered under the board into the base of the pin header.
How did you do that? Please post a photo of how this looks?
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Re: DIY F18a alternative

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Yeah my fault the cathode toward the tang.
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Ah. I see now. Picture speaks a thousand words. Thanks.
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That's awesome!
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Very nice...looking forward to seeing the new PCBs!

Meanwhile I shall be looking for a cheap(er) source of MCP3203s, which seem rather pricey in the UK.

D. :D
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