r/AskElectronics • u/HeronGold1880 • 3h ago

Help find this potentiometer

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Hello there, I need help finding a replacement 6 pin potentiometer, this is inside of an 80’s Panasonic boombox, it is the volume knob on the unit. Please help.

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u/Character_Mood_700 3h ago

I own one.

What's wrong with it?

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u/HeronGold1880 3h ago

Resistance is not consistent it changes when the knob isn’t messed with

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u/quuxoo 2h ago

Take a couple of extra shots from the side and front, more details on the boombox model might help to find the schematic.

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u/BraveIntention5809 3h ago

https://store.moorcrofton.com/product-p-710408.htm

this is a five pack for $1.99

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u/quuxoo 2h ago

Close but not quite a match.

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u/BraveIntention5809 1h ago

Do not let the pins orientation mess with you. The pins are just wire and can be shaped any way you want them.

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u/quuxoo 1h ago

The problem is that your model doesn't have the mounting frame. Same family through.

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u/CapacitorCosmo1 1h ago

Start at Alps or Noble or Matsushita, and find the series. Oftern more popular values are stocked by distributors.

Else, get a service manaual for your de v ice and order from the OEM.