[sdiy] Panel hardware...

[Tim Parkhurst]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Peverley [mailto:pev at sketchymonkey.com]
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 6:28 AM
> To: synth-diy
> Subject: [sdiy] Panel hardware...
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>   I'm researching front panel stuff for my design I'm working on and was
> wondering if anyone has good insight to share on locating hardware. I
think
> I'm settled on an LCD now, but looking into buttins and encoders.
> 
>   Button-wise I'd like to get both illuminated and non-illuminated,
> preferably of the tactile/squidgy type, but I want to pay a reasonable
amount
> for the blasted things. Likewise, for encoders it seems like the ALPS ones
> are rather expensive, but is there much loss in quality if using cheaper
> ones? Anyone care to suggest parts that look like a good deal but should
be
> avoided?
> 
>  I've scoured the RS/Farnell/CPC/Maplin catalogs and nothing seems to have
> jumped out at me as looking especially suitable...
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> ~Pev

I don't know how easy it is to order from them where you live (I'm assuming
Europe or UK), but I've been fairly pleased with the assortment of switches,
knobs and pots from Mouser. Digi-key hardly carries any knobs anymore
(though they seem to have a better assortment of ICs, and a better price on
the AVR STK500).

Tim Servo



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