[sdiy] help finding smaller pots

[Dave Magnuson]

Which size Alphas are you using?  They make a fairly small (16mm ~ 3/4") 
one - available at Small Bear (smallbearelec.com).  I can get columns 5 pots 
tall on a FracRak panel, and you wouldn't really want them much closer IMO. 
There wouldn't be enough finger room for me.

When you say "regular Alpha pots", I wasn't sure if you were referring to 
their 24mm (~1") bodies.

Look for people modding TR-606's and TB-303's.   They use some really small 
pots to add controls - maybe someone has mentioned a brand?   I'd try 
Devilfish links first.

Dave

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ceme at cox.net>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 5:42 PM
Subject: [sdiy] help finding smaller pots


>I need to find a source for small-footprint pots (small body).  I like the 
>panasonic pots for their small footprint and the D-shaft, but they're meant 
>for pcb mount - and therefore tough to solder wires to.
>
> I've been using the regular alpha pots but for a slew of panels I'm 
> planning on making soon, those won't quite fit.  (frak rak)
>
> Can anyone help me by sending me a link (to any US distributor, mouser, 
> etc.) where reasonably-priced, small pots are sold (smaller body than the 
> regular alpha at least)?  If they are D-shaft, that's even better!
>
> I'm sure this question has been answered a thousand times already, but I 
> haven't been able to find what I'm looking for.
>
> Many Thanks,
> Chris
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