I am trying to take a small LCD screen that has 3 thumbwheel potentiometers on the side of its case...and mount the LCD screen (absent the case) where these thumbwheels can't be reached. I want to buy some same-value panel mount pots and knobs so I can solder them into the circuit but mount them away from the screen, in an accessible manner. I have the screen on order and don't yet know the values of the Brightness, Contrast and Color pots. Anyone have a good source for these? I don't think there is any way to mount the thumbwheels to make them accessible, but I'm open to suggestions.... Thanks.
For the curious, this application is in a motorhome and the LCD screen is mounted behind the dash. The exact 5.6" replacement for my defective screen costs $800 and only has a brightness control (panel mounted shaft)...but I can buy the same quality screen for $41 in a case with the 3 controls, but they are awkward to use. I'm thinking this solution will be a lot less $$.
2007-10-02 11:11:42 · 2 answers · asked by BuckarooBanzai 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Mouser Electronics stocks about 19,000 different pots.
2007-10-02 11:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll agree with the previous answer. Mouser Electronics is generally a good source. If by some chance they don't have exactly what you're looking for, consider these alternates:
Digi-Key
Allied Electronics
Newark Electronics
2007-10-02 14:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by Atrocious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋