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Automatic Drive Compensation
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Hi Guys

The automatic drive compensation circuits allow a single-knob Power Scale solution where the use of a dual pot is not possible. An example is where the Power Scaling circuit is the SB-type (Super Budget) which uses a mil-spec pot. These pots are very expensive and the dual-form is even more so. Also, the pot is 28mm in diameter and is already difficult to mount in some chassis; the doubled length of the dual makes the situation worse.

The SB circuit modules are small and can be mounted quite conveniently - SB1 and SB2 have three each - although the third module is different in each kit. Adding an ADC board is not difficult, but knowing which one you wish to use requires some thought.
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Automatic Drive Compensation - by K O'Connor - 09-08-2026, 06:09 PM
RE: Automatic Drive Compensation - by K O'Connor - 09-24-2026, 12:07 PM

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