Wherever you read about how/why of the paired-diode drop method presumably also explained you can use a bridge-rectifier which has 4 diodes. A bridge can simplify inter-connections and can make for neater assembly/mounting as some packages have mounting holes vs. loose individual diodes. This photo recycled from another thread about diode dropping.
10 Amp bridge rectifiers are about 30 cents on eBay free-shipping from Asia. For example, KBU1010 is a widely available part number that you can also find on Amazon or other US sources.
For hill speed control you probably don't need many pairs, but for mounting and assembly, terminal blocks/strips can come in handy to make a neat ladder of voltages.