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--- In The_Cyndustries_List@yahoogroups.com, "John Loffink" <jloffink@...> wrote:
>
> MOTM/Synthesis Technology uses expensive Spectrol and Bourns pots.  The
> Cyndustries ZO uses less expensive pots, except the multiturn tuning pot
> which is likely a $20-30 part.  The MOTM ZO Tuning knob has a feel similar
> to MOTM EG knobs.  The other MOTM ZO knobs have a feel closer to
> Synthesizers.com. I don't recall reading any claims that the ZO MOTM format
> module uses MOTM style pots.

Howdy all!

Yes John is right, we're using a different type of potentiometer than Paul uses.
Ourt criteria of an ideal pot was to find a high quality pot that would fit ~mechanically~
into our unique multi-layer Front Panel Circuit Board Subassemblies.
It had to be a good pot, and it had to fit our unique construction methods.

We are using the same pots for both the MOTM and Synthesizers Dotcom versions.

There are all kinds of user preferences from "pots that spin easily" ...
to pots that spin like "turning a spoon in a jar of honey" 
Personally I prefer a little viscosity, but that's just me.
As for sealed or unsealed, one would think that sealed pots make more sense
and they do theoretically, but I've also encountered noisy ~sealed~ pots in the past. 
I'm sure that this must be the exception however.  

Speaking of pots... John has just annouced some really nifty PC boardlettes for 
running flying leads to the High Quality Spectrol Pots that MOTM users love...

They're called "Pot Chiclets"

http://www.wavemakers-synth.com/motm/chiclets.html

These look really great John!

Anyone doing DIY electronics should consider using these they're a great idea!

Thanks John for such a cool and useful product!


Cynthia