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Eurorack switch to ground produces gate voltage

@andybutler
5 years ago
https://everycircuit.com/circuit/5389784196055040
There seems to be no standard for gate voltage in Eurorock. Generally 5v but can be up to 12v. Modules usually have a threshold of 2v, and standard input impedance is 100k ohm. In some cases they need a sharp attack in order to trigger. In this circuit -12v is unused. Current is around 2mA max, when output shorted. Diode is used to represent a diode which exists in some footswitches, not part of circuit, since addition of debounce this prevents a sharp attack. Just leave it out. The 10k resistor on the collector of the second transistor can be used to modify gate voltage. 100n capacitor de-bounces the switch. In the real world circuit 1u was used. Transistors 2n5551, not accurately modelled. Diode does not illuminate on model. Does in real life. It's a 3mm orange device, cheap from Aliexpress. Rated at 20mA, but bright enough with 6k8 resistor.
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