i need reassurance, newb question

buildafriend · October 23, 2011, 01:17:14 PM

I need an alpha 10K Potentiometer reverse log/audio taper. I can just wire a regular log/audio 10K Potentiometer in reverse and it will work the same as the reverse one right?

CynicalMan · October 23, 2011, 01:27:10 PM

Yes, the knob will just work in the opposite direction.

Quackzed · October 23, 2011, 01:33:01 PM

it will be reverse log/audio but it will have the opposite rotation, full clockwise will become full counter-clockwise and vise versa...
theyll both be reverse log, but one right to left, and the 'reversed' log left to right...
ok now im a little dizzy...

buildafriend · October 23, 2011, 02:56:08 PM

Quote from: Quackzed on October 23, 2011, 01:33:01 PM
it will be reverse log/audio but it will have the opposite rotation, full clockwise will become full counter-clockwise and vise versa...
theyll both be reverse log, but one right to left, and the 'reversed' log left to right...
ok now im a little dizzy...

hahaha okay thanks

newfish · October 23, 2011, 03:15:02 PM

For extra 'coolth', label your control up in reverse.

I have a 'Small clone' clone (clone squared?) with a 'slow' control, as I used exactly the same trick for my 'can't find a reverse log pot' speed control.

Cheers!

buildafriend · October 23, 2011, 03:48:31 PM

I am actually really looking forward to having my pots work in reverse. This is actually for a mic pre though. sorry to be slightly off topic for this forum. Now I am tackling this issue:

I am going to use 3 toggle style switches for this: http://twin-x.com/groupdiy/albums/userpics/312-schematic.pdf

I am a newb and I don't know what pin out and switching style I should be using. I think either 3pdt or 2pdt.. and it should be ON/ON.. I think?

CynicalMan · October 23, 2011, 03:52:13 PM

Those are DPDT on-on switches.

buildafriend · October 23, 2011, 03:59:27 PM

Quote from: CynicalMan on October 23, 2011, 03:52:13 PM
Those are DPDT on-on switches.

people like you are why I love this place

its time to order.

buildafriend · October 23, 2011, 05:30:02 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-R202-MINI-DPDT-DIY-Toggle-Switch-ON-ON-UL-SWITCH-/110724173356?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item19c7acce2c#ht_2411wt_1031

Right?

CynicalMan · October 23, 2011, 05:34:18 PM

Yes

amptramp · October 23, 2011, 06:58:43 PM

How to convert log audio to reverse log audio:

buildafriend · October 23, 2011, 08:21:38 PM

Quote from: amptramp on October 23, 2011, 06:58:43 PM
How to convert log audio to reverse log audio:

hahahaha mechanical visual noted.

Main.Ace.FX · October 24, 2011, 09:17:53 AM

There may be an issue with a change the tapering when you reverse a log pot instead of using a dedicated reverse log, but it never stopped me in the past. It's easier to just reverse the wiring than having to go and get reverse logs. I never found much of an issue with the taper...whatever works for you

nexekho · October 24, 2011, 11:11:54 AM

Quote from: Main.Ace.FX on October 24, 2011, 09:17:53 AM
I never found much of an issue with the taper

I'm maybe one of the three people on Earth who can't stand non-linear taper on anything, especially volume controls. Gingerly roll it up from zero... yep, that's right. *five minutes later* I want more! Roll it up... oh, is that it! 25% of the dial does nothing!

Main.Ace.FX · October 24, 2011, 11:27:31 AM

Quote from: nexekho on October 24, 2011, 11:11:54 AM
I'm maybe one of the three people on Earth who can't stand non-linear taper on anything, especially volume controls.

I agree with you there. I do use log tapers, but it's definitely not necessary. If you're happy with the results, then that's the most important

slacker · October 24, 2011, 12:24:40 PM

Quote from: amptramp on October 23, 2011, 06:58:43 PM
How to convert log audio to reverse log audio:

Done for real here http://hem.bredband.net/bersyn/VCF/minimoog_vcf.htm scroll down about half way

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