> > I call it the fool's diode. Is that enough to
> > explain its function?
> Nope
> Me fool ...

No smiley, so just in case you are serious: the diode shorts the power
supply if I accidentally connect it backwards. I only use power supplies
that are current-limited to ~ 1A, don't try this with a PC SPSU unless
you are in for pyrotechnics.

Wouter van Ooijen

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