The list below is not complete, and seller links will likely expire, so use with care. In case of doubt, check the BOM and build notes for instructions. Remember to also read the footnotes of the BOMs.
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Common parts (THT)
Resistors
- All my THT PCBs fit "small size" DIN 0204 resistors, with a body length of around 3.7 mm. These are usually either 1/8W or 0.4W, depending on supplier and series (standard 1/4W resistors always fit mounted vertically, and on some boards also mounted normally).
- Unless otherwise specified, use 1% metal film resistors
- Where possible I use E6 values (1, 1.5, 2.2, 3.3, 4.7, 6.8, 10, ...).
- Supplier links:
- TME: 0.4W metal film resistors
- Tayda: 1/8W metal fiml resistors - affordable for small quantities
- Mouser: Vishay MBA0204 series, or search by body length = 3.7mm
- Trim pots:
- TME: SR Passives T910X or Bourns 3296X
- Mouser: Bourns 3296X
- Note: use the X version with side screw so it fits between PCB and front panel.
Capacitors
- I try to stick to E3 series values: 1, 2.2, 4.7, 10, 22, 47 ...
- Always use a voltage rating of 35V or higher
- I normally use the following values and dimensions:
| Values | Type | Dimensions | TME link | Mouser link |
| 10 pF - 1 nF | C0G ceramic | 2.5 mm pin pitch | THT MLCC, C0G, 2.54mm | |
| 2.2 nF - 470 nF | Polyester Film | 5 mm pin pitch 2.5 mm thickness | Kemet R82 series 7.2x2.5x6.5mm | |
| 100 nF decoupling | X7R ceramic | 2.5 mm pin pitch | Kemet C320C104K5R5TA7303 Kemet C320C104K1R5TA | |
| 10 uF | Electrolytic | Ø6.3x7mm 2.5 mm pitch | Nichicon UST1H100MDD Panasonic EEAGA1H100 | Panasonic EEAGA1H100 Panasonic EEAGA1H100H |
Front panel parts
| Function | Part | Thonk | Tayda |
| Audio jack | Thonkiconn / PJ398SM | Thonkiconn | |
| Standard potentiometers (metal shaft) | Alpha 9mm vertical RD901F-40-15R1 | Alpha 9mm vertical | RD901F-40-15R1-B10K RD901F-40-15R1-B100K |
| Small potentiometers (plastic shaft) | Alpha RV09AF or many others | Song Huei "Trimmer" pots | RV09AF-40-20K-B10K RV09AF-40-20K-B100K |
| Standard knobs | Davies 1900H clone, 6.35mm shaft | 1900H Black or other colors | |
| Big knob (VCO) | 33mm diameter, 6.35mm shaft | Boss style 33mm | |
| Medium knob (Filters) | 27mm diameter, 6.35mm shaft | Boss style 27mm | |
| Switch SPDT | Subminiature size (2.54mm pin pitch) TME: TS-01 or TSSM1022A1 Mouser: E-switch 200MSP1T1B1M1 (any variant) | DW1 |