[sdiy] TruOhm pots

[Tom Wiltshire]

On 13 Apr 2012, at 21:42, Neil Johnson wrote:

> Hi Tom,
> 
> Tom Wiltshire wrote:
>> Does anyone use the 16mm TruOhm pots from Rapid? Are they any good?
>> 
>> 	http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/10k-16mm-Linear-Potentiometer-65-0715
>> 
>> They're a good price, but that makes me a bit suspicious.
> 
> I've used them in the past.  Quite reasonable.
> 
> Not sure why you're suspicious though.  If you're looking at buying lots of them then I'd suggest looking at Mouser, who stock the BI Technologies P160KN series 16mm pots.  Their 25+ price beats Rapid's 50+ price and you have more choices about shaft types, etc.
> 
> Cheers,
> Neil

Cool, thanks for the tip.

Tom