(*Switches)
Hi,
I have been using a variety of rotary switches and pushbuttons and they are not created equal.
For anyone in the early stages of building a rig, I'd just share some basic findings of popular components:
NKK vs Knitter:
NKK have a hard push. With the supplied button ring threaded on fully, they protrude 1.5mm less than the Knitters. BUT they go 7mm deeper inside the wheel. They also don't rotate.
Knitters have a soft push, still distinct enough. The button stands prouder and rotates, but it's easy to Dremel a lower detent on the stem and even Dremel down the size of the button down so it sits much closer to the wheel. Glue can prevent rotation.
The Knitters have a concave surface so any sticker may stay on longer and not slide off.
Rotary switches:
I've used Bodnar switches and Simdisplay switches (rev a and b)
The Bodnars have a stem of 6.3mm that has a flat surface for the grub screw to bite on. They are easy to turn.
The Simdisplay ones are much harder to turn, and have a round 6mm stem.
BUT you can combine the two. It's very easy to use a Bodnar spring and stem inside the Simdisplay switch. OK, you have to buy one of each but if something bugs you it's worth it in the long run.
They run different Ohms so aren't interchangeable without modification.
Hi,
I have been using a variety of rotary switches and pushbuttons and they are not created equal.
For anyone in the early stages of building a rig, I'd just share some basic findings of popular components:
NKK vs Knitter:
NKK have a hard push. With the supplied button ring threaded on fully, they protrude 1.5mm less than the Knitters. BUT they go 7mm deeper inside the wheel. They also don't rotate.
Knitters have a soft push, still distinct enough. The button stands prouder and rotates, but it's easy to Dremel a lower detent on the stem and even Dremel down the size of the button down so it sits much closer to the wheel. Glue can prevent rotation.
The Knitters have a concave surface so any sticker may stay on longer and not slide off.
Rotary switches:
I've used Bodnar switches and Simdisplay switches (rev a and b)
The Bodnars have a stem of 6.3mm that has a flat surface for the grub screw to bite on. They are easy to turn.
The Simdisplay ones are much harder to turn, and have a round 6mm stem.
BUT you can combine the two. It's very easy to use a Bodnar spring and stem inside the Simdisplay switch. OK, you have to buy one of each but if something bugs you it's worth it in the long run.
They run different Ohms so aren't interchangeable without modification.
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