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[[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.]]'''Knobs''' fit on controls, e.g. potentiometers or sliders and rotary switches. Splined push on knobs fit splined pot shafts. Pots with with round or D shafts require knobs with plain holes that 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|200px|Potentiometer knob with set screw.]][[File:10K Potentiometer 1480313 4 5 Enhancer.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Splined shaft on potentiometer.]]'''Knobs''' fit on controls, e.g. [[push buttons]], [[potentiometers]] or sliders and [[rotary switches]].

== Use with potentiometers ==
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 ==
=== 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]] syths 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>
* 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]
== See also ==
*[[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 ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.rapidonline.com/Mechanical-Fastenings-Fixings/Knobs Knobs], Rapid Electronics
* [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://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


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Revision as of 19:56, 7 April 2015

Potentiometer knob with set screw.
Splined shaft on potentiometer.

Knobs fit on controls, e.g. push buttons, potentiometers or sliders and rotary switches.

Use with potentiometers

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.[1][2]

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.[3]

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.[3]

Aries, Macbeth, Modcan B

Aries modulars used ridged knobs which these days are mainly used by Ken Macbeth and on Modcan B modules.[3]

MOTM

MOTM use fluted knobs with a narrow flat skirt.[3]

Buchla

Buchla syths use Rogan knobs, [4] and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ knurled vs round shaft pots, Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012
  2. ^ Wikipedia: Control knob
  3. ^ a b c d Control knobs, YuSynth
  4. ^ Rogan knobs group buy, Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011
  5. ^ Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs, Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013

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