[sdiy] Potentiometer Source

[David G. Dixon]

Are these Futurlec pots really Alpha, as in Taiwan Alpha,
www.taiwanalpha.com, and not some cheaper knockoff?  If so, they will say
ALPHA on the back.

I've had very bad luck with 16mm pots with unmarked gold-coloured bodies
(sometimes with identifying stickers on them that say something like
"Ch.T"), whereas all the Alphas I've bought (from Small Bear) have been
perfect.  They cost a little bit more, though (it works out to about $2 more
per module on average).

David G. Dixon
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:synth-diy-
> bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Tom Bugs
> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 7:44 AM
> To: Scott
> Cc: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Potentiometer Source
> 
> Futurlec::: www.futurlec.com
> 16mm alpha pots
> Brand new (not surplus)
> 
> 
> Scott wrote:
> > Hello,
> > I've got another parts sourcing question.  So, just like the surplus
> jacks I asked about the other day, I used to be able to find little alpha
> potentiometers for about $.50 each at a couple of different surplus
> stores.  Both seem to be out.  It's been a couple of years, so I guess
> prices have risen a little, but just like the jacks, the best price I can
> find now is several times what I was paying.
> > So, does anyone know where to get a bunch of inexpensive pots?  I need
> about 100 100k, and 50 50k.
> >
> > It looks like this hobby is a lot more expensive than it used to be a
> couple of years ago! ? !  I should have finished these modules back then!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
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