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Post by frets on Dec 4, 2023 22:29:15 GMT -5
Hi Guys😸, Cindi here, I am looking for a specific type of pot. It is usually a 5 to 6 position rotary with a 3/8” shaft that are affixed to pcb boards. I want to use them to make Varitones. The pot looks like a rotary encoder but is not, it’s a true rotary. Here is a photo of one. It’s the only clue I have. I want to find the “name type” of the pot, the manufacturer(s), and a distributor(s). Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks😸  |
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Post by sumgai on Dec 4, 2023 23:34:07 GMT -5
That's not a pot, that's a switch, rotary style. You might try Mouser, Digikey or Newark, they're the go-to industrial supply houses for this kind of thing. However, Amazon, Alibaba and eBay all have many examples of what you're asking for, they're worth a look-see. General Guitar Gadgets has something you might like, and at a friendly price, go here. Other guitar parts outfits may also have something, but with the exception of General Guitar Gadgets, I didn't see anything that was PCB ready. As you've already guessed, many factors must be considered when choosing components, and these are no exception. I'd give a serious look at the GGG part, at first glance it has potential. Best I could do for ya on short notice. HTH sumgai |
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Post by mikecg on Dec 5, 2023 9:35:15 GMT -5
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Post by frets on Dec 5, 2023 10:25:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the links. I really want to find a 3/8” version. I have looked on the suggested vendors, Mouser, etc., with no luck.
I know it’s a switch, I just called it a pot because of its shaft. Sorry.😸
I will keep on looking for a 3/8” version.
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Post by mikecg on Dec 5, 2023 11:50:57 GMT -5
frets, With regard to my two previous links - I've noticed that if you click on them, you just land on the aliexpress front page - not what was intended! To get to the item as listed, you will have to 'select' the whole link (whole link highlighted) and then click on the 'go to link' on the right button menu - you should then see the item. Here's the same Artec item on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Artec-Band-Selector-Passive-Pickups/dp/B09TR1CDMK
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Post by mikecg on Dec 5, 2023 13:15:17 GMT -5
Here's one with an M9 thread fixing - so it will meet your 3/8" (9.5 mm) requirement, but a plain shaft with flat - not a spline. tech.alpsalpine.com/e/products/detail/SRBV150901/#ancFig2A five way, RS17 type, M9, with spline: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005962832081.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.fae5wmbUwmbUMJ&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40000.327270.0&scm_id=1007.40000.327270.0&scm-url=1007.40000.327270.0&pvid=f460b7f4-d630-4f88-a15d-cdb24c1cd540&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40000.327270.0,pvid:f460b7f4-d630-4f88-a15d-cdb24c1cd540,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21GBP%211.78%211.6%21%21%2115.63%21%21%40210387a117017970085807077e11cf%2112000035067481065%21rec%21UK%21759762610%21 A four way, M9, with spline: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005632177653.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.23.6465665awO42Dj&algo_pvid=8e935176-b76f-4e32-9cb9-7e52285cca41&algo_exp_id=8e935176-b76f-4e32-9cb9-7e52285cca41-11&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21GBP%212.60%212.34%21%21%2122.83%21%21%402103956a17017994872537791ec31c%2112000033819869241%21sea%21UK%21759762610%21&curPageLogUid=rzQJwlYkoxlTAnd finally, this may be of interest: www.soundwell-cn.com/en/duolukaiguan/229.html |
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Post by frets on Dec 5, 2023 13:23:52 GMT -5
Thanks Mike,
I really appreciate it😸
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Post by mikecg on Dec 5, 2023 13:37:28 GMT -5
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Post by sumgai on Dec 5, 2023 14:53:54 GMT -5
I really want to find a 3/8” version. I hate to sound stupid, but what's a "3/8" version"? Length of the shaft? Length of the bushing? Diameter of the bushing? Depth of the terminal deck? Inquiring minds wish to know.  sumgai |
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Post by frets on Dec 5, 2023 15:05:59 GMT -5
Sumgai,
It would be the bushing diameter and length.
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