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Title: Dirtbag trimpot orientation
Post by: Axe_34 on September 06, 2012, 09:25:21 PM

Hey guys.

I'm a little confused about the trimpots.

Here we have one marked with a 3 on the left and a one on the right.

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/axe_34/IMG_5275.jpg)

On the trimpot, it says 3>>>>>>>>>>>1

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/axe_34/IMG_5276.jpg)

But when you look at it upside down, the leads are the opposite. Can I just put it in the way the leads are oriented on the trimmer or do I have to bend the leads to make sure they match the numbers on the board?

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/axe_34/IMG_5277.jpg)

Thanks in advance for your help.

Title: Re: Dirtbag trimpot orientation
Post by: jkokura on September 06, 2012, 09:30:30 PM

Trimpots are non directional. Pins 1 and 3 don't matter really. Put it in so it fits, you'll be good to go.

Jacob

Title: Re: Dirtbag trimpot orientation
Post by: Axe_34 on September 06, 2012, 09:32:10 PM

Sweet! Thanks. Help from a fellow Canuck. ;D

Title: Re: Dirtbag trimpot orientation
Post by: jkokura on September 06, 2012, 10:53:32 PM

No prob!

Jacob

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