10 uf electrolytic cap instead of a 2.2 uf

[scotheath]

As above, can I use a 10 uf in place of 2.2 the schematic calls for ? will be same 16v.
If not how come?

[Bio77]

It depends.  You have to post the schematic. 

My guess is that the 2u2 is in the audio path.  In which case you'd be better off with a 1u.  But again without the schematic, just a guess.

[scotheath]

Thank you for responding. its a SI fuzz face I found on the web with step by step instructions that I want to give a try on a breadboard. I'm new to breed boarding. I've always just put together MB boards or Tayda boards. I have a bunch of caps and resistors pots and diodes just no 2.2 or 1 uf electrolytic caps though

[mjg]

If you're going to breadboard it, I'd suggest you try it with a 10uf and see if you like it.  It won't explode, so experiment. 

Put two 10uf in series to get 5uf, see if that makes a difference to the sound.  That might help you decide if you need the 2.2

The other thing you could do is read up on the fuzz face... geofex has a really detailed article here http://www.geofex.com/article_folders/fuzzface/fftech.htm

You'll see in the above link that the original circuits used up to 20uf, so I don't think it will matter much anyway!

[mjg]

Ahh, and having just looked at you schematic with my glasses on, I see you probably mean the other cap.  That one it's still fine to try with a 10uf, it won't hurt.  It might have more bass with the larger cap?  You could try a 100n if you've got one of them.  Experiment.  You might end up with something cool sounding.  🙂

And yeah still read the geofex article, it will explain what all the parts do, in way too much detail, if you are wanting to learn.

[scotheath]

Thank you for the response  will read the article

[scotheath]

If you're going to breadboard it, I'd suggest you try it with a 10uf and see if you like it.  It won't explode, so experiment. 

Put two 10uf in series to get 5uf, see if that makes a difference to the sound.  That might help you decide if you need the 2.2

The other thing you could do is read up on the fuzz face... geofex has a really detailed article here http://www.geofex.com/article_folders/fuzzface/fftech.htm

That is a lot of info  Thanks for the link

You'll see in the above link that the original circuits used up to 20uf, so I don't think it will matter much anyway!