MOTM

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From: earthtodylan2000 [mailto:sir_dss@...]
I'm building a Binary Zone and Dark Star Chaos to fit in my MOTM system. I
would like it if everything stayed in the MOTM format.  My faceplates are
Wiseguy Larry's. I've looked on Dave's Hotrod MOTM page but can't find any
information for these parts.

1.  I'm having trouble finding the correct pots for the BZ.  They use the
center indent(?) pots?  Anyone have the Mouser(or anyone else) part number?

You will not find Bourns or Spectrol center detent pots as a stock item
anywhere.  If you have controls you want center detent for in the thick
Stooge panels, you will need to specify an Alpha carbon pot.  You can order
from Mouser, part number 313-2000-50K.  This will get you a 16mm, 50 K pot
with a 1/4" metal shaft.  However, be aware that the panel hole is 5/16
instead of 3/8 like the pots we normally use.  If you have already drilled
them out to 3/8", that is solvable too.  You buy a (#5 I think) "O" ring
from the plumbing department at Lowes.  It makes the 5/16 inch bushing pots
fit the 3/8" holes perfectly.

3.  The Dark Star has a ON OFF (ON) DPST.  Correct?  Is there a MOTM
standard "wing" shaped one of these?  Mouser part number?

I have not seen that one.  However, ON / OFF / (ON) has to be a Double Throw
switch.  So, you are looking for SPDT.  Some guys used separate pushbuttons
for the momentary gate.  You have enough space on the Stooge panel to do so.
Personally, I used the Blacet supplied switch and decided not to be anal if
some of my Blacet modules have the different switches.

Larry