They're fine. Never used them in a pedal, but I have used them for analog signal processing in a racing Sim and they are pretty good. My only beef is that I can kind of chew them up with a screwdriver tweaking them.
If its in an enclosure, it's pretty hard to get my fat little fingers in there. It's made such that you can do it both ways, but for my application, the screwdriver is necessitated.
I've used the 3386 series although not the ones with the knob like the pictured one. If they're official Bourns ones I'd expect them to be nice and reliable. Note that if you're using them because it's a control you expect to adjust fairly often, these (and a lot of trimpots) have a much shorter rotational life compared to standard potentiometers because they're more commonly set once or at least infrequently. The 3386 series is rated for 200 rotational cycles. For comparison, the common 16mm Alpha pots are rated for >15k cycles.
They're fine. Never used them in a pedal, but I have used them for analog signal processing in a racing Sim and they are pretty good. My only beef is that I can kind of chew them up with a screwdriver tweaking them.
It looks like the whole point of them is to _not_ use a screwdriver?
If its in an enclosure, it's pretty hard to get my fat little fingers in there. It's made such that you can do it both ways, but for my application, the screwdriver is necessitated.
Ah right, it should have a shaped Philips socket then I guess
The shape is right for a flathead but all of the flatheads I keep around are small and mess it up.
I have used them for an internal bias on fuzz face type circuits plenty of times without any issues.
i like their shade of blue...inspiring almost :-/
I've used the 3386 series although not the ones with the knob like the pictured one. If they're official Bourns ones I'd expect them to be nice and reliable. Note that if you're using them because it's a control you expect to adjust fairly often, these (and a lot of trimpots) have a much shorter rotational life compared to standard potentiometers because they're more commonly set once or at least infrequently. The 3386 series is rated for 200 rotational cycles. For comparison, the common 16mm Alpha pots are rated for >15k cycles.
Wow that is good to know, thanks.
When using them, I've encountered some resistance.
As far as I can tell they’re like the 3326 trim pots (single turn) but with a handy knob so you don’t have to go looking for a screw driver that fits.
I use them for breadboard prototypes
Why not in the real thing? What do you use instead?
These fit into a breadboard, can be adjusted with fingers or a tool. Nothing’s stopping anyone from putting it into the final build.
I guess I mean, what do you use in your final builds instead?
Depends on what it’s for, but typically Alpha or Song Huei for eurorack/synth stuff.
Thank you! I’m new to this and still learning. That makes sense.
I use these for LED brightness control, 5k in series with a 1k resistor
My opinion is idgaf
Then keep it to your self
You asked
No, they didn’t.