Substitutions for the NE566 VCO IC?

[christiancoler]

Are there any substitutes for this IC that could be used in Thomas Henry's UD-1? If not I'll just try to find a couple, but I was just wondering.....

[krisp14u]

Hi
I've got some LM566 for sale price on aplication
drop me a pm if you want some

cheers

Paul

[CJ Miller]

There is an NTE substitute, if you don't mind dealing with NTE. They're usually overpriced. I bought two of them which I tried using for a percussion synth years ago, but I didn't like them very much for whatever reason. I still have them but they're lost in boxes of random junk.

I recommend XR2206 instead, it's got cool features and sounds better to me. And it costs less than the 566 usually does. TH also has a few projects built around these. Unless you are using a PCB you could just as easily substitute the 2206, but it's not a direct replacement.

Paul's offer here is the best price I've seen in a while, talk to him!

[neandrewthal]

I bought a bunch of these

Am I looking at the right thing? Is it too good to be true? I haven't tested them yet.

[Level5]

Your Link shows the NE556, not the NE566!
It's not the same.

[EdisonRex]

[neandrewthal]

DUH! 556 and 566 are practically the same thing to my eyes

[Tim Servo]

Believe me, you wouldn't be the first DIY-er to make that mistake.


Tim (been there, done that, got the wrong t-shirt) Servo

[Danno Gee Ray]

Yes, Welome to a Not So Very exclusive club!

[loss1234]

anyone still selling the 566 or know of a source? i wish i hadnt missed out on the elctronics goldmine sale!

[krisp14u]

I still have more than any one could ever need
PM me

[Tim Servo]

<sales>

And Magic Smoke still has 566 VCO PC boards in stock!

</sales>


Tim (I never said I was subtle) Servo