[sdiy] faster/looser potis

[Bob Weigel]

I was just thinking of all the time involved and figured it's worth a 
shot.  I've seen it loosen some up *quite* a bit. -Bob

Oren Leavitt wrote:

> Derek, Bob and all,
> I've used Deoxit F5 FaderLube in the past to clean Alpha/Alps type 
> pots. It loosens them a little but not much.
> The Bournes conductive plastic pots will probably be a more attractive 
> solution for the "action oriented" mixing use. They have not only the 
> light feel, but also a 100,000 cycle mechanical life. The Alphas are 
> rated for 16,000 cycles (according to the Mouser catalog).
> A bit more spendy, but the Bournes pots will last longer and they are 
> sealed.
>
> - Oren
>
> Bob Weigel wrote:
>
>> try 'fader lube' possibly by caig.  it will thin down the grease I 
>> believe some if you spray a little at a time til it feels right. -Bob
>>
>> Derek Holzer wrote:
>>
>>> I recently ordered a bunch of Alpha clones to make an 8x8 matrix 
>>> mixer, and now I have the feeling that they are too tight and don't 
>>> respond fast enough. Are there any tricks to loosen potis up? 
>>> Alternately, are there any brands of decent potis people can 
>>> recommend (preferably with 6mm shaft) that would work better for 
>>> "action oriented" mixing?
>>>
>>> best!
>>> Derek
>>>
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