Merlin v1.1
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Modifications
Softclipping
SW2
is a clipping mod for all versions. There is no specific order in which you need to solder it to the
pads of
SW2
.
To SW2
Additional diodes
You can have different choices for your diode switching.
SW3
is used standard
only for the Timmy™
but can also be added to the Tim™ as a mod. Here is the
diagram for the original wiring for the
Timmy™
using 2 DPDT switches. There is no specific order in which you need to solder it to the pads
of
SW3
.
To SW3
To SW3
Diodes and Op amp
You can use other diodes than the mentioned 1N4148. Try LED’s, MA858/859 (very nice!!) or even
1N4001’s
.
IC1
can be any dual op amp of your liking. Try the RC4558, RC4559, AD712, MC1458, TL072, OPA134,
OP275, etc, etc.
