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NoBonus:
I like you method.  I am using the core of a vacuum cleaner engine from an abandoned vacuum for my bearings, shaft, flywheel, and mounting brackets, I have a spare mouse, so all I need now is the encoding wheel and a knob.  Did you use the "barrel" style encoding wheel or a disk?  Now that I think about it, a cd-r would make a great encoding disc... it's big and sturdy, but do you think it might be too big? Or could I just make the spokes wider?

mmmPeanutButter:

--- Quote from: NoBonus on April 12, 2004, 11:26:13 pm ---Good idea on the stereo knob.  But what kind should I look for, metal, plastic, or just the sturdiest knob available?

NoBonus

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My guess is that finding a knob shouldn't be too hard, so I would just take what you could on day one and then just keep your eyes open and upgrade when you find a better one.  It would be an iterative process.

Metal would feel more solid.

CCM:

--- Quote from: mmmPeanutButter on April 13, 2004, 08:26:17 am ---
--- Quote from: NoBonus on April 12, 2004, 11:26:13 pm ---Good idea on the stereo knob.  But what kind should I look for, metal, plastic, or just the sturdiest knob available?  
NoBonus

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My guess is that finding a knob shouldn't be too hard, so I would just take what you could on day one and then just keep your eyes open and upgrade when you find a better one.  It would be an iterative process.

Metal would feel more solid.

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If you're goning to make it an iterative process and end up buying several knobs, you'd be better off spending $15 now.  I know you said that you don't have $15 in your control panel budget, but realistically how hard is to save $15 stinkin' dollars?

IMO, you're never going to get the right feel with a stereo knob...

NoBonus:
So, where can I buy these elusive spinner knobs?  I can only find SlikStik and Oscar selling them.  What are the other vendors?

GadgetGeek:
Find the thread for the Nasty Bunny Top Spinner and make your own.  He shows how to build a nice knob from parts you should have laying around (mostly).

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