WOW! Happ's Pontentiometer Prices!

[b_koenig]

I did a Bob Roberts order last night and was expecting to order a few spare Atari Star Wars 5k pots to have around for when I need them. I figured that it wouldn't hurt to have a half dozen here. I didn't see them on his site and asked. He replied that he doesn't stock them and the the only one that he knows who does is Happ. I found them on Happ's site. After their handling charge and shipping........ get this....... ABOUT $25 each! Is this really the going rate for a 5k pot? That's crazy! Is there any place cheaper?

 

[jbuck]

Do you have the complete specs? It might be worthwhile to check out Jameco or Mouser.

 

[Warlord]

I have used 5k ohm pots from jameco/crap shack on different games like Hard driving and Super Hang on T2 ect. I have not had a problem to speak of really. The only problem you might run into is the size of the shaft. I usally make them work one way or another. I think the ones I got were 2 watt but I figure the 1/2 or 1 watt ones would work too. I have probably used them too but the last ones I remember were 2 watt for some reason. The cheaper ones like these do not last as long though because well basicly you get what you pay for cheap pot. I have had some break as soon as a year on location. Long enough to make it worth while I think to buy the cheaper ones. Sorry to ramble on.

 

[WadeLanham]

I got some pretty nice ones recently from mouser for around $8 each. I agree with Warlord, the biggest deal is the diameter and length of the shaft.

Wade

 

[b_koenig]

The cheaper ones like these do not last as long though because well basicly you get what you pay for cheap pot.

Been there

 

[xxxchrisxxx]

I think it's a holy happ happy shit.they are nuts on all they sell. Almost not worth it. But if you need it??

 

[DogP]

I ordered a bunch from Mouser or MCM a while ago... never had any problems with them, but mostly used them for low use things like volume controls on games... I think they were about 50 cents each though, so if they go bad, I won't be complaining much

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DogP

 

[KenLayton]

Actually on this pot the price may be out of their control. The original pot used in the amusement game industry on foot pedals is made by Allen-Bradley. It's good quailty stuff and really takes the abuse that these games get, but boy I wish Allen-Bradley would be more reasonably priced.

Mouser has some 2 watt rated units made by Clarostat that may be pretty close substitutes.

 

[3xchaos]

Ken, do you happen to know the part number of the pot you're referring to? I couldn't seem to find it on Mouser's website. Thanks.

3xChaos
Michael

 

[KenLayton]

My mistake...it was Jameco (www.jameco.com).

Check out Jameco # 13995CH which is really Honeywell-Clarostat # 53C3-5K

 

[nash]

The Allen-Bradley pots are on my ESB, RB, and FF and are very high quality and extremely durable like Ken said.

Hey Brian: I got a few of these from Stephen Beall awhile back. I forget how much they were, but I think he still has some left. They are made by Clarostat and are 5K Ohm. Sorry for the crappy picture.

 

[rue]

I'm going thru the same thing, need the same pots for my cybersleds. Those originals are mil spec pots that's why they are so much. I found them the cheapest (exact same pot as happs) for 16.39ea. from www.cwass.com

 

[tta583]

Here is one. Still 16 bucks but no minimum for web orders as I understand:

http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/Product...455BAA005C5617F

14 and some change. No pic and high watt so its may be physically to large.

http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/Product...55BAA006E23E17F


Here is a link into the potentiometer section:
http://www.alliedelec.com/Catalog/Indices/Products.asp?sid=455BAA00E86617F&N=4294965926
There are several in the correct range but without pics to give you and idea of size. Many have a spec sheet in pdf form that may give exact measurements.

I haven not ordered form them yet, a friend recommended them to me. Order a catalog from them (link from home page). It's free, shipped free. The thing is literally like a phone book. Most all components have pics and dimensions.

 

[teckkev]

wait till you check out, they nickel/dime you so bad on shipping/handling it turned me off instantly.

 

[rue]

Trust me I spent all day a couple days ago trying to find it cheaper. I went to several electronics shops and I called/emailed several places online and in town. I even got a quote to have 1800pot to build me the same pots if I ordered a large amount and still they were expensive. That cwass.com placed has exact same pots for that price not maybe. I found several pots at my electronics shop in town that were 5k and the shaft size was never correct. They were all 2-8 dollars. They had probably like 50 different sizes and didn't have it. Another thing you have to consider when you look for a replacement is is the pot linear or rotary? If you don't know what it is you may be disappointed when it doesn't work.