[sdiy] Rapid and Alpha pots

[Steffen Juul]

Sorry for continuing this old thread. But i've got a few questions  
about the difference between the Rapid and the Futurlec pots.

On 28/01/2008, at 18.40, Mike wrote:

> c) The pots from Rapid have longer spindles than those from  
> Futurlec. If
> direct panel mounting the ones from Rapid, the spindles need  
> cutting down.

Tom Bugs also mention that difference. I wonder if it's a matter of  
either using thicker panels or adding a suitable spacer to the shaft  
on the backside of the panel. How much do you need to cut off and how  
think are the panels you use?

Another thing i'd like to ask about is regarding diameter of the  
shafts. On the Futurlec site it says that the shafts are 5.5mm in  
diameter. On the Rapid site the diameter is stated to be 6mm. Does  
the 0.5mm make a difference or are one to use knobs made for 5.5mm  
shafts (if using the Futurlec pots)?

Best, Steffen