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

[Cris Harrison]

On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 6:07 PM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:

> 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. :)
>
oh man (open mouth and insert foot :))
but I still use the AB type J pots.. very low noise (never a problem)
But this old dog CAN learn new tricks!!

>
> I'm using hand-built, highly sensitive hall effect input sensors.
>
> See my blog post: http://www.simpits.org/geneb/?p)9 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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