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2. Diodes (D1,D2, D3): Diodes are polarized, meaning it matters which lead goes in which hole. If
you get it wrong your pedal won’t work. You will notice one end of the diode body has a white
stripe around it (21). The lead coming from the striped end of the diode goes in the hole with the
square pad. The lead coming from the non-striped end of the diode goes in the round pad.
WHITE STRIPE = SQUARE PAD
NO STRIPE = ROUND PAD
Place the diodes in their locations on the board (22,23). Gently bend the leads like you did for
the resistors. Before you solder them, double check to make sure they are installed in the correct
orientation. Solder and clip the leads (24).
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