Re: 6100 zener diode mod advice?

From: John Robertson <pinball_at_telus.net>
Date: Tue Oct 06 2009 - 18:16:24 EDT

Total Impulse wrote:
> William Boucher wrote:
>> Since you rebuild so many wg6100's, you might want to consider buying
>> parts yourself directly from a distributor to save money. If so, try
>> my list...
>
> I wouldn't consider four to be a lot; just means that I'm not a total
> newbie at it. <grin> I only have two more waiting after this one, and
> I've already bought all the parts for them. I get lots of electronic
> parts from Digi-Key, Mouser, MCM, etc - just placed a Digi-Key order
> this morning. Bob's kits are really convenient, though, and I'm happy
> to support him.
>
> To rephrase my original question...
> When faced with an unmodified P314 deflection board, do people here
> leave it alone, or add the zener diode mods to it? If so, which mod
> do you install?
>
> Alan
I would be inclined to add protection circuits. Not sure about the
competing versions but anything that limited the input voltage swing
would be a good idea.

John :-#)#

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