spectrasymbol softpots group buy - membrane strip potentiometers

[Jack]

Hi,

I am also interested in the round ones? ;D

Best Regards

Jack

[phineus]

Let's see how this one goes then who knows...

[DragonMaster]

You really have to order in multiples of 100?

[phineus]

No, order the # you like.  I get the price if the total order's over 100 units.  I don't want to turn into a spectrasymbol clearinghouse so thought I would limit this buy to the 100-200 unit range.  If it goes over 200 then I'll see if I can get a better price break at 200. 

(I didn't expect this much interest)

[DragonMaster]

Oh OK!

I am also interested in the round ones?  ;D

They make me think about those impossible-to-find 360° pots used in ambisonic mixers :D

[phineus]

Question: I notice some of the other bulk orders specify US or Europe - what is the reason for this and should I be concerned about sending these items overseas?  Will overseas buyers have to pay some high tax?  I'm in the US.

[Ashiman]

impressive to say at least...

:-X

even when I bought 40 piece fully built analog (!!) ledmeters compromising 4x10 segment of such LEDs ... pnce a while

i know i know this is step sequencer of my dreams ;D ~

>.<

"And it would also be interesting to see if the Stribe could be configured to send control-voltages to an

old-style analog synth, bypassing the software entirely. This would limit the visual feedback to a handful of cursor

presets, but still might be very cool)" <- why limit, lets use some blazing 14 or 16 bit SAR adc and run CV scaler in fpga  ? :D

PS: 40 segment analog ledmeters for sale with the same looker hdsp-4840 bargraph, fully built i have schematic amnd calibration descripture

[DragonMaster]

Anyone outside of the US will have to pay taxes if the declared value is over a certain price (Example : $20 CAD in Canada)

I think there are separate orders either because some parts are too expensive to get outside of a specific continent, or the person doing the order is too lazy to use USPS and fill a CN 22 form (USPS PS Form 2976).

The membrane pots are flat and would fit in a bubble envelope so there's no problem with shipping costs.

[ilmenator]

Just a remark to the customs form: When I send a regular letter from Germany to the US with German Post, I don't even have to fill in a customs form - they assume that a letter cannot contain any commercial items. I do not know how USPS handles this, though. phineus, it might be worth checking beforehand so people in Europe know what to expect in terms of taxes and duties! (Pretty please  :) )

Best regards, ilmenator

[DragonMaster]

Regular letters have no problem, but a bubble envelope will likely need one.

[phineus]

For small quantities I could use regular envelopes, maybe with a piece of stiff cardboard to keep it from bending.  One of those CD-mailer type envelopes could also work...

[DragonMaster]

The CD mailer sounds like a good idea, it even has thin foam layers. The only problem is that they softpots are 5cm longer...

By the way, I forgot to specify about the Crimpflex connector in my order, will they all have it?

[phineus]

Yes they will all have the connector in this batch.

They can fit in the envelope diagonally if there are not too many - I was also thinking of a cardboard envelope like a CD mailer only a little wider (letter-length) that could work.  I have to go to Staples and look/try/see.

[TheAncientOne]

Oh OK!

They make me think about those impossible-to-find 360° pots used in ambisonic mixers :D

Like these you mean?

[DragonMaster]

Yep, 360 degree continuous potentiometers. I just searched for the model number of the units you just sent a picture of, they're still in production apparently!

[TheAncientOne]

Yep, 360 degree continuous potentiometers. I just searched for the model number of the units you just sent a picture of, they're still in production apparently!

That's why I posted a clear pic. They are still widely used in servo mechanisms - which is what those were for. If you're in the UK/Europe and want a few 5K ones, drop me a memo.

[phineus]

Hi folks -

If you e-mailed me for SoftPots and received an Invoice, please pay it ASAP, or send me another e-mail with your ETA.  Or if you did not get an invoice, let me know that, too.  They should've all gone out last night.  Not trying to rush anyone, but it'd be cool to get the order out before the weekend.  No worries if you've changed your mind or funds are slow, just let me know so I can plan.  We need to order at least 100 units to get the great discount.

Thanks!  :)

[SLP]

I'm still waiting for the money to be transferred on my paypal-account. The guys working at my bank are a bit slow so that it can take up to a week until you have the money, I'm afraid.

[phineus]

I can cover the diff of the slow transfers (there are a few) to get the order out sooner - will ship to you once funds settle.

[bugfight]

Is it too late to jump in on this?

[phineus]

Sorry, the order went out yesterday.  Keep me posted with your interest, though, as there will probably be others.  If this one doesn't turn into a big PITA then I'll probably do it again.

[bugfight]

Sorry, the order went out yesterday.  Keep me posted with your interest, though, as there will probably be others.  If this one doesn't turn into a big PITA then I'll probably do it again.

cool, it's probably for the best anywayz.

i find it so hard to resist these group buys...

i will get in on the next round.

[DragonMaster]

Maybe a list in the wiki could be placed next time, more convenient...

[phineus]

>> Maybe a list in the wiki

I will check out how this is done...

[phineus]

The softpots arrived yesterday and they look great.  I will be packaging them up over the next week or so as time allows.  I'm tempted to wait until after the XMas rush is over to send them out...