Blue Plate Special

effect pedal project by Dragonfly

Here's the Blue Plate Special effect pedal project from Dragonfly.

This project has been described using terms like booster, stripboard, and vero and is reportedly verified, meaning many hobbyists have already completed this project and verify that the instructions are without issue.

Beyond the specs and details found on this page, you'll want to check out these stripboard resources too.

Project Resources

Parts List

  • C1
    22n
  • C2
    47u
  • C3
    150p
  • C4
    22n
  • C5
    47u
  • P2
    500k Volume
  • PT1
    100k
  • R1
    1M
  • R2
    180k
  • R3
    10k
  • R4
    3k9
  • T1
    OC140
  • T1 (Alt)
    CV7112
  • T1 (Alt)
    AC187
  • T1 (Alt)
    AC127
  • U1
    9V

Similar transistors & Potential Alternatives

Can't find an exact match for the recommended transistors in this project within your stash? Or maybe you just feel like experimenting. Use these tables below to get started finding a suitable or otherwise interesting transistor substitution.

There may be 3 alternatives for the AC187 mentioned above in the parts list for this project. These suggestions were derived by considering the original component's hFE, Pol, Ic, Vcb, and Vce values and finding comparables in our database. These alternatives are suggestions for further exploration (fun!) and have not been tested in the context of this project. You can also to suit your preferences.

AC187
more info
Cc
180
pF
ft
1
MHz
hFE
100
β
Ic
2
A
Pc
0.225
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
90
°C
TranMat
Ge
Vcb
25
V
Vce
15
V
Veb
10
V
AC187-01
more info
Cc
100
pF
ft
1
MHz
hFE
100
β
Ic
2
A
Pc
1
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
80
°C
TranMat
Ge
Vcb
25
V
Vce
15
V
Veb
10
V
AC187K
more info
Cc
100
pF
ft
1
MHz
hFE
100
β
Ic
2
A
Pc
1
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
90
°C
TranMat
Ge
Vcb
25
V
Vce
15
V
Veb
10
V

There may be 1 alternative for the AC127 mentioned above in the parts list for this project. This suggestion were derived by considering the original component's hFE, Pol, Ic, Vcb, and Vce values and finding comparables in our database. These alternatives are suggestions for further exploration (fun!) and have not been tested in the context of this project. You can also to suit your preferences.