good 1-10k thumbwheel pot?

[SammyT]

I ordered some 10k pots from digi-key and I am not impressed, they are very stiff to turn and I don't like that. also the thumbwheel is too small. Does anyone know of a good 1 to 10k ohm thumbwheel pot? It can come from digi key, I know that not ALL their stuff is bad.

Also, I need tactile switches that are easy to solder to, I tend to get a little shakey some times
TIA

 

[Rader2146]

I like Piher trimmers. I get them from Mouser. Digikey doesn't carry them.

Look in the data sheet for the part number for the thumb wheel, or there is also a shaft so you can add a knob.

 

[SammyT]

thanks a lot Rader I actually just asked Retird what he used on his dna mod. https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11173 he said it was a smooth one so I ordered it and some different tactile switches to try https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8605