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Projects => General Questions => Topic started by: Guitar Master on January 01, 2013, 08:36:46 PM

Title: Nautilus Questions
Post by: Guitar Master on January 01, 2013, 08:36:46 PM
Just a few questions about the nautilus:

1. Why is the volume a trimpot instead of a regular pot? Any specific reason?

2. Is this ( http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=46 ) the mode switch I should use? and what knobs can you use on it?

Thanks
Title: Re: Nautilus Questions
Post by: LaceSensor on January 02, 2013, 02:41:18 PM
because on envelope filters I guess normally its a set and forget for the output of the effect. you can easily make it a panel mounted control.

that switch should work fine yes but you might find the version with the eyelet holes on the lugs easier to solder, rather than the little pcb mount pins.
Title: Re: Nautilus Questions
Post by: Guitar Master on January 03, 2013, 02:25:51 AM
What kind of knob should I use for the switch though?
Title: Re: Nautilus Questions
Post by: jimilee on January 03, 2013, 03:16:23 AM
Really any knob you want. Most folks like chicken head knobs for this type of pot.
Title: Re: Nautilus Questions
Post by: Stomptown on January 03, 2013, 06:42:31 AM
Quote from: Guitar Master on January 03, 2013, 02:25:51 AM
What kind of knob should I use for the switch though?

I agree with Jimilee! Just keep in mind that you may need to sand down the top of the shaft of the switch (it's plastic) since it is a bit longer than the shaft on a typical potentiometer. I had to do this on one build so it didn't look hokey. On another occasion I got lucky and didn't have to. It depends what knob you use really...  ???
Title: Re: Nautilus Questions
Post by: Guitar Master on January 03, 2013, 03:45:55 PM
Sweet! Thanks guys, I'm so excited for the nautilus!
Title: Re: Nautilus Questions
Post by: giappui on February 09, 2013, 11:47:37 AM
hi i'm new....i've done this effect, but it doesn't envelope!!! and when i switch the 3p4t in second position the effect became silent and in the third position it has a very low volume!!! But in the first position the only problem is wich the filter doesn't envelop....HELP ME!!

thanks all e sorry for my english