sliding pots vs rotary pots – Electro-Harmonix

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August 4, 2010 at 1:50 am #80563

friedjesseradio
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hey guys, im cloning an octave multiplexer and i was wondering if i can use sliding pots

instead of the normal rotary pots

and not have to worry about it. i know i have to get the right size pot (2 100k’s and 1 10k) but i was wondering if i can just use sliders instead of turners. thanks

August 4, 2010 at 9:45 am #110665

julian
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yes you can. Good luck routing the enclosures for sliders though!

August 4, 2010 at 2:37 pm #110678

Mr.Grim
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probly the most simple way to do the holes for them at home, would be to make a stencil and use a Dremel rotary tool with the right attachments.

August 4, 2010 at 6:14 pm #110687

friedjesseradio
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thats exactly what i was thinkin. thanks guys and julian, have more faith in me

August 4, 2010 at 11:28 pm #110696

julian
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It’s not you that I don’t have faith in, it’s just not nearly as easy as drilling.

August 5, 2010 at 2:09 am #110700

andvari7
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Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t sliding pots far less reliable than rotary?

August 5, 2010 at 2:50 am #110702

Mr.Grim
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i think its more of an issue of them being more susceptible to getting dust, dirt, or liquids spilled into them, when a rotary type are more enclosed.
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