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Bottlehead Kits => Moreplay => Topic started by: Dzrout on March 14, 2023, 02:52:18 PM

Title: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Dzrout on March 14, 2023, 02:52:18 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353169365695?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=blMvxhCoT7a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tS_KH2PHRhW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Any reason I couldn’t use this Chineseium Stepped attenuator for my volume Pot?  Any benefits?
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Paul Joppa on March 14, 2023, 03:37:24 PM
If it fits the available space and mounting holes, it should work well. The measurable advantage is better channel balance. Subjectively it may sound slightly different, too.

That said, I expect there will be a version of our 2-stage switched attenuator for Moreplay out this year.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Dzrout on March 14, 2023, 04:45:04 PM
 I’d much rather wait for yours! Thank you for the reply!
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: hmbscott on March 15, 2023, 03:07:06 PM
If I am reading the circuit diagram correctly the 10k volume pot is a 2W unit. Does it need that high a rating? It doesn't pass DC current, but I can't figure out what AC power it might need to dissipate. I ask because I'm considering stepped pot as well for mine.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Paul Birkeland on March 15, 2023, 04:05:40 PM
There are ways to set up a Moreplay where that part cooks off some power.  When I am bench testing amps and I need a lot of driving signal, I will run one channel of the first prototype Moreplay into the input of the second channel, and that could easily put 16V across that pot, but even then that's only 20mW.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: hmbscott on March 17, 2023, 11:10:35 AM
Thank you Paul.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Dzrout on April 20, 2023, 02:26:16 PM
I know it’s only been a month. But any news on that Stepped attenuator? Lmao
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: smodtactical on July 02, 2023, 01:29:41 PM
What about a khozmo remote stepper? Maybe won't fit I guess?

It would be awesome if the manual had instructions of how to wire a remote pot. Even if its unofficial (on the forums).
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Paul Birkeland on July 02, 2023, 04:11:59 PM
The Khozmo remote attenuator is very, very deep.  You could mount it on the front surface of the wood base possibly.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Tom-s on July 04, 2023, 07:43:02 PM
+1 for the Bottlehead Stepped Attenuation upgrade.  ;D
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: smodtactical on July 05, 2023, 06:54:22 PM
The Khozmo remote attenuator is very, very deep.  You could mount it on the front surface of the wood base possibly.

Paul could we get some instructions on how to install a remote pot ?
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Paul Birkeland on July 06, 2023, 04:57:43 AM
Paul could we get some instructions on how to install a remote pot ?
This is one of those things that you'll have to figure out on your own, especially since it's something I've never done!
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: joegibney on October 05, 2023, 09:32:20 AM
Paul,
 Any update on the upgrade for Moreplay?Looking for a Christmas gift for myself.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Mucker on October 05, 2023, 11:25:57 AM
IMO, don't let the upgrade hold you back from Moreplay. You never get back those days you missed out.  :-*
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: joegibney on October 06, 2023, 05:46:43 AM
My Moreplay is up and running with several of my own mods, just interested in what Botthead would do. I always considered the factory modifications more desirable.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Mucker on October 06, 2023, 06:29:40 AM
Oh, I misunderstood and thought you didn't even have a Moreplay. My bad. I agree upgrades directly from Bottlehead will be the best one's.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Paul Birkeland on October 06, 2023, 06:57:33 AM
I am working on something that is very much Moreplay related, but not exactly expected.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: AG on October 07, 2023, 02:49:13 AM
IMO, don't let the upgrade hold you back from Moreplay. You never get back those days you missed out.  :-*
You are 100% right. I play mine at daily base.

I cant wait to see whats the upgrade will be.

Cheers from Fla.

Andre.
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Tom-s on October 07, 2023, 10:33:33 PM
I am working on something that is very much Moreplay related, but not exactly expected.

So we now need to wait for not only the potentiometer upgrade but something else aswel?
Any details ? :-)
Title: Re: 10k stepped Potentiometer?!
Post by: Paul Joppa on October 08, 2023, 04:38:51 AM
If we shared detailsit wouldn't be unexpected,wuld it?  :^)

Seriously, until we listen to  a prototype there's nothing to say.