Knobs: Difference between revisions

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'''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~~.]]Splined 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 while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54215&sid=0c1a5b9d1c9d353c1a8e025489dcf6ac knurled vs round shaft pots], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012</ref><ref>Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob]</ref>

[[File:Potentiometer knob with set screw.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Potentiometer knob with set screw.]]Splined 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 while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54215&sid=0c1a5b9d1c9d353c1a8e025489dcf6ac knurled vs round shaft pots], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012</ref><ref>Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob]</ref>

== Knobs in common use ==

=== MU ===

=== 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>

[[Moog]] style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs also used by [http://www.synthesizers.com Synthesizers.com], [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, [http://www.synthesizers.com/parts.html Parts]

*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html 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. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.<ref name="yu"/>

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. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.<ref name="yu"/> Available at:

*Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/ems-style-knobs/ ‘EMS’ Style Knobs]

*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]

=== 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]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs.

[[MOTM]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at:

*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]

*Available at [http://www.synthtech.com Synthesis Technology]

=== Buchla ===

[[Buchla]] synths use Rogan knobs, <ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34941 Rogan knobs group buy], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011</ref> and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80148 Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013</ref>

[[Buchla]] synths use Rogan knobs, <ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34941 Rogan knobs group buy], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011</ref> and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80148 Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013</ref> Available through group buys at Muff 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]

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== ~~See also~~ ==

=== Frac ===

== Illuminated knobs ==

*[[MU_DIY_parts#Knobs|MU DIY parts, Knobs]]

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*[[MOTM_DIY_parts#Knobs|MOTM DIY parts, Knobs]]

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== References ==

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 '''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.]]Splined 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 while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54215&sid=0c1a5b9d1c9d353c1a8e025489dcf6ac knurled vs round shaft pots], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012</ref><ref>Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob]</ref>
+[[File:Potentiometer knob with set screw.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Potentiometer knob with set screw.]]Splined 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 while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54215&sid=0c1a5b9d1c9d353c1a8e025489dcf6ac knurled vs round shaft pots], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012</ref><ref>Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob]</ref>
 == Knobs in common use ==
+=== MU ===
-=== 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>
+[[Moog]] style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs also used by [http://www.synthesizers.com Synthesizers.com], [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, [http://www.synthesizers.com/parts.html Parts]
+*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html 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. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.<ref name="yu"/>
+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. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.<ref name="yu"/> Available at:
 *Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/ems-style-knobs/ ‘EMS’ Style Knobs]
+*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
 === 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]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs.
+[[MOTM]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at:
+*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
-*Available at [http://www.synthtech.com Synthesis Technology]
 === Buchla ===
-[[Buchla]] synths use Rogan knobs, <ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34941 Rogan knobs group buy], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011</ref> and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80148 Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013</ref>
+[[Buchla]] synths use Rogan knobs, <ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34941 Rogan knobs group buy], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011</ref> and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80148 Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013</ref>  Available through group buys at Muff 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]
+<!-- === Eurorack ===
-== See also ==
+=== Frac ===
+== Illuminated knobs ==
-*[[MU_DIY_parts#Knobs|MU DIY parts, 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 ==
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