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the packaging thing is odd, so you bought this from soundlabs or THL?? the DACT switches do indeed use elma parts, another reason to just buy elma, but the shaft size thing is a little strange, perhaps the knob is a fake
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indeedy do, I love my dremel, I really would hate to be without it, although I think my neighbors might be safely be able to
I like to work late
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are you sure its not the other way around
I would think a knob would be easier to fake than a quality rotary and if they wanted to fake it, I think they might have done a better job. perhaps they just didnt have the right packaging, because as discussed the DACT is in fact made by elma, but they just charge nearly twice the price
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indeed they are, mine just shipped (just the selector switch), so i'm nearing the point where I actually case this thing up. my second elma I have to wait for as percy hasnt returned from break yet, perhaps i'll just get the 4 position 2 deck from THL, what were the prices and shipping like there John?? they have great stuff there and I will probably get a bit of stuff from there, but without any prices on the site its a bit annoying. nice cases there too. actually the most comprehensive listing of DIY supplies I think i've seen; most places will have a few good things, but have a couple of gaps in the catalogue, so yo are forced to either compromise or get things from multiple places and pay shipping accordingly. from there you can get most anything you need to case something up
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nice!! looking forward top the pics, have you considered the LCDaunio (dont know if that acronym is right or not ;P) wish I had the knowhow or time to work out an interface/switching mechanism like that. I will probably do it eventually, but not at the moment. I ended up going for a different enclosure temporarily, as costs for a fully custom mixed media case are extreme, I will chip away at all but the front and back panels myself until im happy. for the moment it is going in a larger rack type case with wooden front and back panel; will get it all wired up and in my 'final' configuration before I do the final case, as I can see that I will still have some fiddling to do before i'm done with this project. I am considering getting the placid PSUs for analogue section and battery power supply for the DAC. or going SLA for the entire rig.
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huh? I thought you got it from soundlabs?
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LMAO
| Originally Posted by johnwmclean /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks guys, upon a closer inspection of the switch the metal plate reads ELMA, although the box and a dodgy stuck on sticker (which fell off) state it’s a DACT. Also the DACT knob does not fit the switches shaft, I’m pissed to say the least. It’s clearly foul play, from a repatriable company that many of us use. I’ve given them a chance to explain and quickly replace, if these requirements are not met, you’ll see a post in full detail. |
the packaging thing is odd, so you bought this from soundlabs or THL?? the DACT switches do indeed use elma parts, another reason to just buy elma, but the shaft size thing is a little strange, perhaps the knob is a fake
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| Originally Posted by nattonrice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey John, Do you mean that the shaft is too long? I had the same problem with the knob I choose for my B22. I simply fitted the DACT and then dremeled off a length of the shaft~ Ninja dremel powers ftw! 
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indeedy do, I love my dremel, I really would hate to be without it, although I think my neighbors might be safely be able to
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| Originally Posted by johnwmclean /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey Tom, the problem is the Dact CT3 I ordered is actually an ELMA (disguised in a Dact box with fake dact stickers). The shaft diameter (not length) is the problem as the switch is clearly not Dact but the knob is. |
are you sure its not the other way around
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| Originally Posted by Beefy /img/forum/go_quote.gif DACT switches are Elma, aren't they? And Goldpoint as well: http://www.goldpt.com/info.html "Goldpoint stepped attenuators employ ELMA, 24-position, precision switch components. They have smooth turning torque, great for audio applications." |
indeed they are, mine just shipped (just the selector switch), so i'm nearing the point where I actually case this thing up. my second elma I have to wait for as percy hasnt returned from break yet, perhaps i'll just get the 4 position 2 deck from THL, what were the prices and shipping like there John?? they have great stuff there and I will probably get a bit of stuff from there, but without any prices on the site its a bit annoying. nice cases there too. actually the most comprehensive listing of DIY supplies I think i've seen; most places will have a few good things, but have a couple of gaps in the catalogue, so yo are forced to either compromise or get things from multiple places and pay shipping accordingly. from there you can get most anything you need to case something up
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| Originally Posted by nattonrice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh ****!~ That's strange because the only thing DACT does is make the little pcb and assemble. The switching hardware was identical I thought. Not to jump the gun but... could it be a fake/copy? What a pain in the but 
I finished my buf32 btw! The arduino thing seems to have worked well ^^ |
nice!! looking forward top the pics, have you considered the LCDaunio (dont know if that acronym is right or not ;P) wish I had the knowhow or time to work out an interface/switching mechanism like that. I will probably do it eventually, but not at the moment. I ended up going for a different enclosure temporarily, as costs for a fully custom mixed media case are extreme, I will chip away at all but the front and back panels myself until im happy. for the moment it is going in a larger rack type case with wooden front and back panel; will get it all wired up and in my 'final' configuration before I do the final case, as I can see that I will still have some fiddling to do before i'm done with this project. I am considering getting the placid PSUs for analogue section and battery power supply for the DAC. or going SLA for the entire rig.
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| Originally Posted by Beefy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Alright, instead of asking the question, I will tell you. DACT use Elma switches
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| Originally Posted by johnwmclean /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ok thanks, I need to be told
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huh? I thought you got it from soundlabs?
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| Originally Posted by wink /img/forum/go_quote.gif Was that a right-handed or left-handed screwdriver? Good to see natural ingenuity at work. |
LMAO
