Knobs: Difference between revisions

[[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_Final258J 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_SatinCliff K1C Satin-200x200.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Cliff knob as used by EMS.]][[File:Intellijel_Knobs2Intellijel 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]].

T18 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 6mm6&nbsp;mm while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm6&nbsp;mm 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> 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>

[[Aries modular]]s used ridged knobs which these days are mainly used by [[Ken Macbeth]] and on [[Modcan B]] modules.<ref name="yu" />

[[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:

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]

[[BugBrand]], [[Analogue Systems]] and [[Metasonix]] use Re'an Soft-Touch 16 &nbsp;mm skirt knobs for 6mm6&nbsp;mm T18 shafts, however these are no longer manufactured.<ref name="p300">https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32814 Rean P300's are bags of win for Doepfer], Muff Wiggler forum, Apr 2011</ref><ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5107 eurorack widths of panels?], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=375465 resolved], Muff Wiggler forum, Jan 2011</ref>

[[Cwejman]] and [[Intellijel]] use knobs manufactured by Sifam with separate coloured caps.<ref>[https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/intellijel-style-knobs/ Intellijel Knobs], Thonk -– DIY Synthesizer Kits &amp; Components</ref>

[[Doepfer]], [[TipTop]] and [[Plan B]] use 16mm16&nbsp;mm wide knobs on 6mm6&nbsp;mm T18 shafts.<ref name="p300" /> TipTop are Eagle 450-4010<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19030 TipTop knobs... what brand are they?], Muff Wiggler forum, Jul 2010</ref>

[[Blacet]] use Re'an Soft-Touch knobs for 6mm6&nbsp;mm D shafts, however these are no longer manufactured.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=375465 resolved], Muff Wiggler forum, Jan 2011</ref><ref name="p300" />

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

[[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]

* [http://uk.mouser.com/Electromechanical/Knobs-Dials/_/N-5g22/ Knobs &amp; Dials], Mouser Electronics