Your circuit's been misbehaving because that resistor drifted out of spec. You need 39K ohms, 1 watt, carbon film — not a 'close enough' substitute from a random listing. These are Jaycar, two in the pack, ready to slot into your breadboard or PCB. No waiting on a marketplace that'll tell you it's 'processing.' Grab them and get back to building
| brand | JAYCAR |
| resistance | 39K Ohm |
| power_rating | 1 Watt |
| type | Carbon Film |
| quantity | 2 |
| sku | RR2812 |
