Variable Caps

[Jules Ryckebusch]

> From:          jmcmahon at prometric.com
> To:            synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl
> Date:          Tue, 11 Aug 1998 14:25:54 -0400
> Subject:       Variable Caps

> I'm having trouble finding some parts, maybe one of you can help me.  I am
> looking for variable capacitors. Not just any variable capacitor, but ones
> that can be turned like a pot.  Ones large enough to attach a knob to and
> allow realtime control of it.  I have found an abundance of surface/pc
> mount and medium sized ones, but nothing to really fit my current project.
> Right now, I'm not concerned about which values of caps, but just where I
> can find them.  By the way, I am in the US, so a distributor/manufacturer
> in the US would be a plus.  Thanks guys, I know you'll come through for me.
> 
>        Jason McMahon
>   experimental musician
> i break things on purpose
> 
> 
> 
Jason, They don't really make what you are looking for. The ones 
available are usually in the hundred pico farad range and expensive. 
HP used a bank of three in some of there distortion analyzers and 
they were in the hundred$ range. Sorry man!

Jules