MOTM

*SIGH* I just spent nearly $50 on 6 50K pots from Mouser...

Mike

--- In motm@y..., "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh@i...> wrote:
> I just found these nice cheap pots.  They are nice if you have a 
project
> where you can tolerate a 300K linear pot, or perhaps want to use 
an add-on
> resistor to get a smaller value, simulated log taper:
> 
> Bournes part #  53AAAB28B40,  300K linear sealed conductive 
plastic, 50K
> rotation life  This is not a PCB mount, but has solder lugs for 
wire
> connections instead.  Metal 1/4" diameter shaft 7/8" inch long 
with metal
> 3/8" bushing 1/2" x 1/2 inch square body (i.e. all standard stuff)
> 
> These are begin sold at Goldmine Electronics for 4 for $1, 100 for 
$20, or
> 1000 for $180.
> 
> I just got a bag for 100 and they feel very nice (like all the $5 
each
> Bourns pots I have). No excuses for not doing that DIY sequencer 
now, huh?
> :)
> 
> Goldmine Electronics - Their part number K1007
> 1-800-445-0697
> www.goldmine-elec.com