If you think you would like to be able to solder small smd parts into the future, invest in a stereo microscope with a sturdy boom arm. It doesn't have to be high power. With a set up like this, I've been able to solder leads onto parts like you've got with a fine tip soldering iron.
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By the way, the little plastic triangle at the top of the last photo is what is causing the most rejects. On about 5% of the parts, if the knob is pressed to the side in one specific direction, the triangle rubs against the internal metal switch part (it is not supposed to do this). The rubbing...
Yes, I've looked. There are a bunch of little things different, but one big thing is that the brushes that swipe the resistance track are attached in opposite directions. See the attached photo of the inside plastic part that actuate the switch. In the gap in each of the plastic parts you can...
Thanks for taking the time to give the advice. I appreciate that.
I did use rheostat in addition to potentiometer, just didn't mention it. Sorry for the confusion.
I was going on the assumption that they make a lot more pots based on finding that a lot of Chinese companies making the...
Does anyone know what company made the potentiometer in the attached picture? The marking on it is "TC".
Here's the backstory: We have been buying an OEM circuit board from a Chinese company for nearly 10 years and have approved the "TC" potentiometer they originally put on it (before I got...
