Front panel trimmers

[Matthew S. Padden]

Hi..

ChrisC wote:
>
>>
>>	What do people think of having front panel mounted multi-turn trimmers 
>>in Paul Schreiber's forthcoming D-G-sound modules? 
>
>This is a good idea, especially for crucila adjusters like range and 
>scale. I do it on the Modulus designs though I recommend either the 
>use of panel mounting multi-turns (available from Farnell and RS for 
>about 1.2 UKP) or else the use of the panel mounting kits (available 
>from Farnell at least) that do the same thing ... best of all, because 
>there is a collar around the adjusting screw they cannot be knocked 
>out of place but are still easily available. They fit straight into a 
>1/4 inch hole...the panel mounting MTTP's are finished in chrome which 
>can make them look a bit like 1/8th sockets, whereas the mounting kits 
>are black plastic and kind of disappear on a black surface... they 
>look good either way though, I just wish they were cheaper.
>

Yes, I'm also shocked at the price of what is basically a plastic clip with 
a threaded end. The epoxy approach takes up less space, but permanently 
assigns the trimmers to that panel. Swings and roundabouts really...
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Matthew S. Padden
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