Modular Synth Panels

--- In motmpanels@yahoogroups.com, "Josue Arias" <josue@A...> wrote:
> I got some ueg knobs...they can`t work ... the pots have a 6mm D 
>shaft and the ueg`s are 1/4". We need smaller knobs, 10-11mm. max 
>diameter.

The Radio Shack knobs may work. The part number is 274-415. They are 
US $2.50 for 4 knobs.

Visually, they match the MOTM knobs, and they are very similar to the 
knobs on the UEG. The knobs tighten with a small screwdriver instead 
of a hex.

They should fit on the pots, if the pots have a 6mm D shaft. (I don't 
have any pots to test yet.) 6mm is .24", close to the .25" UEG & 
Radio Shack holes. Do you think the .01" would be a problem? It seems 
like that would just be an extra turn on the screw. 

The Radio Shack knobs are .75", so they will work with the .8" board 
spacing. The UEG uses slightly wider spacing, maybe .875". 

There are pros and cons to this size knobs. The .75" knobs match the 
UEG and may feel a little better making fine adjustments, but they 
might also feel more crowded. This is something we may need to try 
with the pots mounted on the board.

.75" knobs would make tick marks impossible. The UEG doesn't have any 
tick marks, and that's probably why. Those will need to come off, 
unless there is a good smaller knob. 

If you find knobs that you think will work better, let us know!