GCI MT-2 drill template error

[Erik S]

I was hoping to finish this up this weekend for my brother in law, but I hit a road block when I went to drop the board in the box.

As near as I can tell the indicated hole location for the toggles is off on the drill template by half a hole diameter. Per the listed dimensions and my print, the toggles should sit .400” higher than the lower pots.

Measuring from the PCB, that distance looks to be about .275.

I can probably slot the toggle holes down .125 and put the big ugly tab-washers on there and just about cover the mess, but I’m not thrilled about it. I’d just drill another enclosure, but this glow in the dark one was a customer request and I’ve just got the one.

If I take the toggles out all the pots line up good, so the rest of the template seems right.

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

I’ve seen that drill error mentioned on the GCI Facebook group. Can you just bend the pot legs forward a bit? I’ve done that a handful of times

 

[pingpongcomputer]

Love my switches has fairly attractive toggle washers(no tab) including a handful of anodized colors of you want to make it look like a design choice.

Switches - Toggle Switches - Toggle Nuts, Washers, Caps & Adapters - Love My Switches

lovemyswitches.com

I got the bag of 10 on my last order after having a similar problem and was forced to use spare toggle nuts to cover the widened holes.

 

[Erik S]

I’ve seen that drill error mentioned on the GCI Facebook group. Can you just bend the pot legs forward a bit? I’ve done that a handful of times

First time I’ve regretted getting off Facebook!

I don’t think bending pot legs would have cut it in this case, particularly with the dual gang pot.

I milled the holes down .125, cut the tabs off the washers, and as long as I push up on the washers while I tighten the nuts I think my sins will stay hidden.

 

[jwin615]

Gotta do what works.
I've been considering stocking a few pc pin toggles for stuff like this. I *feel* like I could carefully bend them to accommodate some error.
Edit. Autocorrecteded.