Most Joule Thief circuit schematic specify the use of 1 or 2 coil.
Question 1 - Instead of using a transformer or winding a toroid coil. Is it possible to use ready made inductor, those that look like surface mount resistor.
Question 2 - Is the 1N4148 diode neccessary in the above schematic ?
Question 1 - Instead of using a transformer or winding a toroid coil. Is it possible to use ready made inductor, those that look like surface mount resistor.
Question 2 - Is the 1N4148 diode neccessary in the above schematic ?