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yotsuya:
Are you going to put a real knob on there or....?
MaxAsh:

--- Quote from: yotsuya on August 12, 2014, 08:26:33 pm ---Are you going to put a real knob on there or....?

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Yes, I'd like to, and that's actually my next question. The spindle I used has an added bonus: 3 screw holes used to attach it to the hard drive body. I was thinking, if I could find the right knob/attachment, I could use those holes to secure or bolt the knob to the spindle top. Alternatively I'm sure I could just glue or otherwise attach a knob, either way works.

Any suggestions on inexpensive, but not unattractive, knobs that would work here? I've seen people suggest food container lids, knobs from the hardware store, etc. Is there a cheap go-to knob for these DIY hard drive spindle/mouse spinners?


--- Quote from: michelevit on August 12, 2014, 08:10:45 pm ---I'm interested. Can you show more pics of what you made?

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Sure, I'll be dismantling the test setup to install it in the CP soon, so I'll take a bunch of pictures to show the process. I'll also be building one or two more of these for friends soon, so I should have some decent images in the near future.
Louis Tully:
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MaxAsh:

--- Quote from: Louis Tully on August 13, 2014, 09:53:42 am ---Just wanted to give you some props for rolling your own. I love that stuff.  :cheers:

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Thanks - I still can't believe how simple it was once I tried it. The knob situation is really the only tough part, and that's more a matter of asthetics and desired feel. Still hunting for an option I like there.
PL1:

--- Quote from: MaxAsh on August 13, 2014, 09:40:51 am ---The spindle I used has an added bonus: 3 screw holes used to attach it to the hard drive body. I was thinking, if I could find the right knob/attachment, I could use those holes to secure or bolt the knob to the spindle top. Alternatively I'm sure I could just glue or otherwise attach a knob, either way works.

Any suggestions on inexpensive, but not unattractive, knobs that would work here? I've seen people suggest food container lids, knobs from the hardware store, etc. Is there a cheap go-to knob for these DIY hard drive spindle/mouse spinners?

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What diameter shaft does your spinner have?

If you don't match the knob to that diameter, it can be off-center and cause a bad wobble.

If the shaft is an odd size, you may need to use shims to center the knob.


Scott
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