[sdiy] double gang variable capacitor source?

[Jay Schwichtenberg]

Might check out:

www.tubesandmore.com

Jay

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl]On Behalf Of Nicholas Pelkey
> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 2:40 PM
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: [sdiy] double gang variable capacitor source?
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> Anyone know of a good source?  I'm considering parting out some 
> old radios or something.  I have an eico tube oscillator (model 
> 377)that has a big doublegang cap for sweeping the frequency 
> range.  The previous owner used it as an lfo until finding 
> another option.  I have since modified it with a more "playable" 
> crank from a mobile home window.  I was thinking of making a 
> keyboard controller of sorts to make this into a simple tube 
> synth.. just osc and amp.  The idea is inspired by cv controllers 
> that instead of using set resistors have pots so each key is 
> tunable...much like some of the midi controllers.  I was thinking 
> of doing something similar with these types of caps.  Any ideas 
> that could be simpler?  I just know that this type of cap would 
> cover the entire range of this beast. I'm open to suggestions. My 
> recent time spent with older hammonds has inspired me with a 
> bunch of pre-ic ideas. Currently building controllers with left 
> over organ parts.
> Nick
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