[simpits-tech] Odd control issue with XP...

[geneb]

On Sun, 25 Nov 2012, Cris Harrison wrote:

> dont know if that is the case...  the pot normally has three (3) leads on
> it.
> 1. lets call it the top should go to vcc (power)
> 2. lets call it the bottom should go to ground.
> 3. the middle or the slider
> so first test the pot out of circuit.
> measure ohms between 1 & 2 should be about 10k+/- % (tolerance) (if its a
> 10k pot) to find the tolerance check with the manufacture normal tolerances
> are 1, 5, 10%

Chris, I'm not using pots at all. :)

I'm using hand-built, highly sensitive hall effect input sensors.

See my blog post: http://www.simpits.org/geneb/?p=299 if you want to make 
a set for yourself.

The second generation of this design was implemented by a fellow on SimHQ. 
He's done an _excellent_ job of extending the original concept:
http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3674791/DIY_Sealed_Minature_Hall_Pots_.html#Post3674791

These things are wickedly accurate, never wear out and have zero noise 
issues.

g.

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