[sdiy] spring reverb and pots

[Tony Clark]

> I was about to order pots for my ASM-1 faceplate.  I'm either ordering 
> through Radio Shacks or Mouser.. and will probably be using 100k 
> linear.... one thing that the Radio Shack guy stumped me with was he had 
> asked "how many amps?"  I never see much mentioned assides from 100k and 
> linear.  So my question is what are the other recommended specs for pots 
> asides from 100k, linear (or multi-turn)?

   Well at 100K, amps are irrelevant.  30 volts across 100K only amounts 
to 300uA worth of current.  So...unless you're running tubes in your 
ASM-1 and dealing with 250-500V, you won't need to worry about the 
rating.  You'll be better off just worrying about the size of the pot and 
the material it's made out of.
   Also, you mentioned "linear (or multi-turn)".  I assume you meant 
"linear vs. log"?  I think the ASM-1 assembly guide points out what's 
best to use where.  As far as "single vs multi-turn", that's up to you.  
For certain things such as VCO tune, I like multi-turns with nice verniered 
dials, like EMS.  But it's unnecessary for things like your EG controls!  
And multi-turns can be a disadvantage if you want to tweak things fast.  
The best thing to do is have one of each so that you can use one for fine 
adjustment and the other for wild knob turning!

   Hope that helps answer your first question.

   Tony

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