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Title: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: tim273 on June 02, 2019, 04:46:33 AM: Hey Everyone,

So I updated the stock volume pot with an Alps one and it sounds great. But of course it's longer than the stock one so the knob sticks up. I know I could just cut it off with a hacksaw, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a knob that would fit over it?

Thanks!
Tim
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: tim273 on June 02, 2019, 05:42:41 AM: Decided to give this one a try: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/534-8560
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: Lar on June 02, 2019, 06:14:46 PM: If I recall correctly, :o I used a dremel on mine.
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: tim273 on June 06, 2019, 03:07:41 AM: The knob I got worked!

A slightly less expensive option with very similar specs is this one: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/534-8556

I just liked the style of the other one better.
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: ALL212 on June 06, 2019, 04:27:58 AM: Sir,

It appears you have Schiit on your table! ;D

Whatcha using?
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: tim273 on June 06, 2019, 04:57:41 AM: Quote from: ALL212 on June 06, 2019, 04:27:58 AM
Sir,

It appears you have Schiit on your table! ;D

Whatcha using?

You are correct! I'm using a Modi 3 and Wyrd. I usually connect it to my Android phone and the Modi will drain the battery, so that's where the Wyrd comes in, plus all the other "decrapification" it provides. :)

And then I found these for right angle RCA adapters. They're expensive, but really nice: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/audioquest-right-angle-rca-adapter-gold/5577831.p?skuId=5577831
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: JLDub on June 06, 2019, 10:57:36 AM: I think you need to send over that 421A to my place for some "testing". Fair warning: you may not get it back!

I just sold my Mimby and picked up a bstock Modi 3. Pocketed the rest. Hopefully, didn't make a mistake there.

I just plan on trimming the shaft with a dremmel. The knobs I've bought are cheap Chinese aluminum from eBay and would be too short but I love the look of them.
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: tim273 on June 06, 2019, 12:30:09 PM: Quote from: Jamwagon on June 06, 2019, 10:57:36 AM
I think you need to send over that 421A to my place for some "testing". Fair warning: you may not get it back!

I could do that, but I'll need a $200 deposit first. :)
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: JLDub on June 06, 2019, 03:53:19 PM: Heheh I get it. That's fair.
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: ncsMD on June 09, 2019, 12:42:08 PM: Made the same mistake! Any idea where I can get a similar knob for less expensive? That link you posted is $10 for the knob + $8 for shipping :O

This isn't looking too pretty haha..PS: Nice WE 421A :D
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: tim273 on June 09, 2019, 01:05:02 PM: This one is about $7, a little less I suppose. https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/534-8556

The other option is to go to Mouser (https://www.mouser.com/Electromechanical/Knobs-Dials/_/N-5g22) and then just filter by:

Product: Knobs
Shaft Diameter: 1/4 inch
Height: 23mm through 1 inch (multi-select)

Then see what comes up.
Title: Re: Knob for Alps Potentiometer
Post by: Robbo on June 27, 2019, 12:49:07 AM: This is mine. Quite expensive though Â£15 from hificollective plus postage. Looks awesome though IMO so was worth it... :)