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Line 1: [[File:Knobs to fit D and T18 pot shafts.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|The fit of knobs for D and T18 pot shafts.]][[File:Potentiometer knob with set screw.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Knob with set screw on potentiometer.]][[File:258J Rogans Final.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Rogan knobs on a J3RK dual 258j oscillator module.]][[File:Davies skirted knobs as used in Buchla 100 & 200.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Davies Moldings skirted knobs as used in Buchla 100 & 200 series.]][[File:Cliff K1C Satin-200x200.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Cliff knob as used by EMS.]][[File:Intellijel Knobs2-200x200.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Sifam knobs as used by Cwejman and Intellijel.]][[File:Black-1900h.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Davies 1900h knobs used on Serge and Wiard.]][[File:TipTop Eagle 450-4010 knob.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Eagle 450-4010 soft touch knob, used by TipTop.]][[File:Mutable Instruments Eagle 450-BA761 knob.jpg\|\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Eagle 450-BA761 on Mutable Instruments panel.]]'''Knobs''' fit on controls, e.g. [[potentiometers]] or sliders, push button and [[rotary switches]]. ~~'''Knobs''' fit on controls, e.g. [[push buttons]], [[potentiometers]] or sliders and [[rotary switches]].~~ == Use with potentiometers == [[File:Potentiometer knob with set screw.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Potentiometer knob with set screw.]][[File:10K Potentiometer 1480313 4 5 Enhancer.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Splined shaft on potentiometer.]]SplinedT18 push on knobs fit splined pot shafts. Pots with with round or D shafts require knobs with plain holes that if not push fit, have set screws to hold them in place. Most spline shaft pots have a slightly smaller diameter shaft than round or D shaft. Usually splines are ~~6mm~~6 mm while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a ~~6mm~~6 mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.<ref>[https://www.~~muffwiggler~~modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54215&sid=0c1a5b9d1c9d353c1a8e025489dcf6ac knurled vs round shaft pots], ~~Muff~~Mod Wiggler forum, March 2012</ref><ref>Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob]</ref> Note that knobs to suit D shafts come with different pointer orientations.<ref>[http://mutable-instruments.net/forum/discussion/4065/shruthi-knob-specs/p1 Shruthi Knob Specs], Mutable Instruments forum, Oct 2013</ref> == Knobs in common use == ~~=== Moog, Synthesizers.com, STG Soundlabs ===~~ The [[Moog]] style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs, also used by Roger Arrick at Synthesizers.com and [[STG Soundlabs]] are manufactured by Cosmo Corporation.<ref name="yu">[http://yusynth.net/technique/knobs.html Control knobs], YuSynth</ref>▼ === EMS ===▼ The [[EMS VCS3]] knobs were made by [[Cliff Components]], part number CL1606. Available in two sizes, the cap insert was satin or shiny silver, or with any of nine colours. They are no longer available from Cliff Components.<ref name="yu"/>▼ === Aries, Macbeth, Modcan B === [[Aries modular]]s used ridged knobs which these days are mainly used by [[Ken Macbeth]] and on [[Modcan B]] modules.<ref name="yu" /> === MOTM ===▼ ~~[[MOTM]] use fluted knobs with a narrow flat skirt.<ref name="yu"/>~~ === Buchla === [[Buchla]] synths use Rogan knobs, <ref>[https://www.~~muffwiggler~~modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34941 Rogan knobs group buy], ~~Muff~~Mod Wiggler forum, May 2011</ref> and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.<ref>[https://www.~~muffwiggler~~modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80148 Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs], ~~Muff~~Mod Wiggler forum, March 2013</ref> Available through group buys at Mod Wiggler forum or at: * Mouser, Davies Molding small: [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Davies-Molding/1610AA/?qs=OOlfN7xiPDdeEEgHjNaaZg%3D%3D 5164-1610AA] * Mouser, Davies Molding big: [http://uk.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Davies-Molding/1600BM/?qs=KXwHq3qc7XD21ujvolpcaw%3D%3D 5164-1600BM] * Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/davies-skirted-knobs/ Davies Skirted Knobs] ▲=== EMS === ▲The [[EMS VCS3]] knobs were made by [[Cliff Components]], part number CL1606. Available in two sizes, the cap insert was satin or shiny silver, or with any of nine colours. ~~They are~~Cliff no longer ~~available~~produce ~~from~~the ~~Cliff~~knobs with coloured ~~Components~~inserts.<ref name="yu" /> Available at: * Thonk, [https://web.archive.org/web/20150108184328/http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/ems-style-knobs/ ‘EMS’ Style Knobs] * Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs] === Eurorack === [[BugBrand]], [[Analogue Systems]] and [[Metasonix]] use Re'an Soft-Touch 16 mm skirt knobs for 6 mm T18 shafts, however these are no longer manufactured.<ref name="p300">https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32814 Rean P300's are bags of win for Doepfer], Mod Wiggler forum, Apr 2011</ref><ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5107 eurorack widths of panels?], Mod Wiggler forum, May 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=375465 resolved], Mod Wiggler forum, Jan 2011</ref> [[Cwejman]] and [[Intellijel]] use knobs manufactured by Sifam with separate coloured caps.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150511050415/http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/intellijel-style-knobs/ Intellijel Knobs], Thonk – DIY Synthesizer Kits & Components</ref> [[Doepfer]], [[TipTop]] and [[Plan B]] use 16 mm wide knobs on 6 mm T18 shafts.<ref name="p300" /> TipTop are Eagle 450-4010<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19030 TipTop knobs... what brand are they?], Mod Wiggler forum, Jul 2010</ref> <!-- See also threads https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34644&start=all&postdays=0&postorder=asc https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=96058&start=all&postdays=0&postorder=asc https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=58927&start=all&postdays=0&postorder=asc --> === Frac === [[Blacet]] use Re'an Soft-Touch knobs for 6 mm D shafts, however these are no longer manufactured.<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=375465 resolved], Mod Wiggler forum, Jan 2011</ref><ref name="p300" /> ▲=== MOTM === [[MOTM]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at: * Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs] === MU === ▲~~The~~ [[Moog]] style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs, also used by ~~Roger Arrick at~~[http://www.synthesizers.com/ Synthesizers.com ~~and~~], [[http://www.stgsoundlabs.com/ STG Soundlabs]], etc. are manufactured by Cosmo Corporation.<ref name="yu">[http://yusynth.net/technique/knobs.html Control knobs], YuSynth</ref> Available at: * Synthesizers.com, [https://web.archive.org/web/20150322200811/http://www.synthesizers.com/parts.html Parts] * Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs] === Mutable Instruments === [[Mutable Instruments]] use Eagle 450-BA761.<ref>[http://mutable-instruments.net/forum/discussion/281/knob-sources/p1 Knob sources], Mutable Instruments forum, Nov 2010</ref> === ~~See~~Serge ~~also~~and Wiard === [[Serge Modular Music System\|Serge]] and [[Wiard]] use the Davies 1900H knob.<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5107 eurorack widths of panels?], Mod Wiggler forum, May 2009</ref> [[MU_DIY_parts#Knobs\|MU DIY parts, Knobs]] <!-- == Illuminated knobs == --> [[MOTM_DIY_parts#Knobs\|MOTM DIY parts, Knobs]] [[Eurorack DIY parts#Knobs\|Eurorack DIY parts, Knobs]] [[Frac DIY parts#Knobs\|Frack DIY parts, Knobs]] == References == {{reflist}} ~~{{iwWikipedia\|Control_knob}}~~ == External links == * [http://mutable-instruments.net/forum/discussion/1107/the-good-knob-and-pots-encoders-thread/p1 The Good Knob (and Pots + Encoders) Thread], Mutable Instruments forum, February 2012 * [http://www.soundonsound.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=903115&page=0&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1 Retro Knob Suppliers], SOS forum, 23 March 2011 * [https://www.~~muffwiggler~~modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=57564&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Knob Shopping (& pot questions)], ~~Muff~~Mod Wiggler forum, April 2012 * [https://www.~~muffwiggler~~modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=126678&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= How close together is too close to place knobs?], ~~Muff~~Mod Wiggler forum, December 2014 * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob], Wikipedia === Suppliers === * [http://www.thonk.co.uk/product-category/diy-accessories/knobs/ Knobs], Thonk * [http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/parts-c4/knobs-c102 Knobs], Strings Direct * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150413051508/http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/knobs-1/ Knobs], Small Bear Electronics * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150418055631/http://www.taydaelectronics.com/potentiometer-variable-resistors/knobs-29.html Knobs], Tayda Electronics * [http://www.musikding.de/Knobs Knobs], Das Musikding * [http://www.okw.com/en/Tuning-knobs-E-Mech/Tuning-knobs.htm Tuning knobs], OKW Gehäusesysteme * [http://www.rapidonline.com/Mechanical-Fastenings-Fixings/Knobs Knobs], Rapid Electronics * [http://uk.mouser.com/Electromechanical/Knobs-Dials/_/N-5g22/ Knobs &~~amp;~~ Dials], Mouser Electronics * [http://www.surplussales.com/shafthardware/knobs/index.html Control Knobs Index], Surplus Sales of Nebraska