Bob Blick wrote: > For some reason I'm seeing someone hacking up an old Garrard automatic > turntable. Let's see: >=20 > 12 inch diameter platter. check. > 33 to 78 RPM. check. > Sector gear with engagement tooth. check. > Sine wave. Mount a pin on the platter and have a slotted slide above. > check. >=20 > Your way would probably be better.=20 Nice thought :-) But I doubt the old Garrard has the torque to give me 6 N on the pin ... -- Dave Tweed --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .