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Title: Cheap string pot
Post by: tmcnam on February 20, 2012, 05:23:31 AM

Cheap string pot I built using retractable badge reel. The pics are self explanatory and there are links to my youtube videos that show how it works.

Cheap String Potentiometer Pt 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGB2NAki0PI#)

Cheap String Pot Pt. 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnQHJV7R4UI#)

This may be too simplistic or something everyone else has already done but I just figured it out so thought others might be able to use it.
Tim

Edit: BTW, I used hot melt glue to attach the spacer block and the retractable reel. Fast and effective...

Title: Re: Cheap string pot
Post by: jetpilot on February 20, 2012, 08:14:29 PM

Hey Tim,
Really clever.
Now your cockpit will be also protected against a broad spectrum of bugs :idiot:

Roberto

Title: Re: Cheap string pot
Post by: tmcnam on February 21, 2012, 08:38:07 AM

Hi Roberto,

You can tell how long I've had some of this junk...no one gives away Zosyn stuff anymore! :D

I'm working on a simple design where I can cast the "holder" and the pulley out of a casting resin and use whatever reel and pot I want. Should make it a lot easier and only cost a few dollars.

String pots really are the simplest way to hook up most things...
Best Regards,
Tim

Title: Re: Cheap string pot
Post by: philb737 on February 21, 2012, 11:15:37 AM

Hi Tim,
Great job, two thumbs up!!!!
I'm interested in 6 "holders" and "pulley" made out of casting resin too. Please let me know if you can make few extra ones :D I can pay you via Paypal. No rush :idiot:
Cheers
Phil

Title: Re: Cheap string pot
Post by: Rodney on February 22, 2012, 04:53:43 PM

I like it. I used a key chain type for mine (type that have a set of keys on a chain that clips to your belt). Works but I need some better pots. That will be re-work # 2 someday.

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