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

== Use with potentiometers ==
== 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 ==
== 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 ===
=== 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]
*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, 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"/>
[[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 ===
[[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 ===
[[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 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]
* 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]
* 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]]
*[[Eurorack DIY parts#Knobs|Eurorack DIY parts, Knobs]]
*[[Frac DIY parts#Knobs|Frack DIY parts, Knobs]]

== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 08:58, 8 April 2015

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

Use with potentiometers

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.[1][2]

Knobs in common use

MU

Moog style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs also used by Synthesizers.com, STG Soundlabs, etc. are manufactured by Cosmo Corporation.[3] Available at:

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.[3] Available at:

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 uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at:

Buchla

Buchla synths use Rogan knobs, [4] and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.[5] Available through group buys at Muff Wiggler forum or at:

References

  1. ^ knurled vs round shaft pots, Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012
  2. ^ Wikipedia: Control knob
  3. ^ a b c 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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