Madbean Honeydripper C2 question

[dannoceti]

I just received all my components to build the Madbean Honeydripper. In the build doc is suggested swapping the C2 2n2 cap "to a smaller value for a brighter sound. My preference here is a 560pF Silver Mica cap."

I had difficulty sourcing one but thought I had found one on mouser that would work. Anyways when I received the parts the 560pf mica cap is a bit large. I can make it work but wanted to get the forums thoughts before committing.

Here is a picture, can someone let me know if it's okay to use this or if I should source a different part?



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[jimilee]

It's fine, socket it and of course trim the legs way down

[madbean]

Put that sucker in there. Mica caps do tend to be large since they are often rated for higher voltages. If the leads are further apart than the holes, bend them both inward and then down to fit in the 5mm hole spacing.

[dannoceti]

Put that sucker in there. Mica caps do tend to be large since they are often rated for higher voltages. If the leads are further apart than the holes, bend them both inward and then down to fit in the 5mm hole spacing.

nice, will do! I'd like to socket it, but the leads are too big for the sockets I have.


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[LaceSensor]

1nF worked fine for me..fwiw