[sdiy] Potentiometers and suppliers for 1/4" jacks

[Jean-Pierre Desrochers]

TT/BI potentiometers... who supply them ? cost ?

I'm interested..

JP

Le 2013-05-17 15:14, Dave Manley a écrit :
> Perhaps my recall is bad but I thought the price had gone through the
> ceiling on those Spectrol/ Vishay pots and people were switching to
> TT/BI.
>
> -------- Original Message --------
>  From: Jean-Pierre Desrochers <jpdesroc at oricom.ca>
>  Sent: Fri, May 17, 2013 11:02 AM
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>  Subject: Re: [sdiy] Potentiometers and suppliers for 1/4" jacks
>
>>Terry,
>>
>>I heard lots of DIY builders use Spectrol/Vishay 100k lin cermet pots
>>for precision purpose like VCO tuning, VCF, ect..
>>and use Alpha pots for CV levels, audio signals and other
>>non-critical uses..
>>100k Alpha pots seemed to show often in bills of materials.
>>Switchcraft 1/4" jacks 11x series like 112BX are a good choice for
>>small space but sturdy uses on front panel. MOTM used them a lot.
>>For switches I use these toggle swiches:
>>Mouser 611-7101-064 (C&K 7101MDZQE)
>>
>>JP
>>
>>Le 2013-05-17 13:44, Terry Shultz a écrit :
>>> Hi Guys,
>>>
>>> I have been looking over Alp's, Bournes, Alpha pots, Trimmers, and
>>> resistor networks and perhaps some other misc. parts for my first
>>> build of VCA/VCF/UAF modules / Sub-modules.
>>>
>>> What are the availability(lead times), feel of pot rotation and
>>> quality in general these days?
>>>
>>> I have been using Bournes for many years , but my inventory is 30+
>>> years old and almost gone now with my current module build. Lead
>>> times
>>> are pretty long in some of the values.
>>>
>>> 100K vs. 50K ?
>>>
>>> I had been using Alco knurled Aluminum knobs, but I think Alco must
>>> be gone now.
>>>
>>> My impression is Feel and quality are important, but are a cost
>>> factor in some cases.
>>>
>>> Just wondered what many of you folks prefer and I am sure to hear
>>> some good feedback from you all.
>>>
>>> 1/4" Jack Panel , I use Switchcraft, but others may have an opinion
>>> here as well.
>>>
>>> Seeing as how I am redesigning my Panels and PCB, this is a good 
>>> time
>>> to get some feedback.
>>>
>>> Best always,
>>>
>>>
>>> Terry Shultz
>>> thx1138 at earthlink.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
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