(Topic ID: 211880)

What volume pot to use with each game?

By Chisel

6 years ago



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    #1 6 years ago

    Simple question, maybe a dumb question? How do I now what volume pot to use with each pin? So some of my manuals/schematics show the value for the volume pot but others don't or I can't find any info on them.

    How do I know? Does it matter? What are the implications if I install an improper value pot?

    Thanks!

    #2 6 years ago

    Look at the bottom of the pot, they often have the ohms stamped in the metal.

    Too many ohms and you get less range or none. Too low and your ears bleed from the loudness.

    LTG : )

    #3 6 years ago

    So I’m not going to ruin anything if I put a 5k pot where a 10k pot was? Maybe my ears? Ok it’s worth trying for some practical experience.

    #4 6 years ago
    Quoted from Chisel:

    Maybe my ears?

    WHAT ?

    LTG : )

    #5 6 years ago
    Quoted from Chisel:

    Simple question, maybe a dumb question? How do I now what volume pot to use with each pin? So some of my manuals/schematics show the value for the volume pot but others don't or I can't find any info on them.
    How do I know? Does it matter? What are the implications if I install an improper value pot?
    Thanks!

    If you use the wrong pot you could get very sick, you want only high quality pot and probably 1 kg is sufficient for a game.

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