Making a Guitar Go to Eleven, The Hard Way
At the end of the day, all it takes to make a guitar go to eleven is a new knob. Making the knob is another thing — that takes a …read more Continue reading Making a Guitar Go to Eleven, The Hard Way
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Pimp the Potentiometer
Sometimes, a hack isn’t really about the technology but about the logistics. If we asked you to light up an LED using an Arduino, there’s a good chance you’d know …read more Continue reading Pimp the Potentiometer
Keebin’ with Kristina: the One With the Foot Keyboard
[crispernaki]’s opening comments to this VCR head scroll wheel project lament that overall technical details aren’t “complex, ground-breaking, or even exciting.” Since when does that matter? The point is that …read more Continue reading Keebin’ with Kristina: the One With the Foot Keyboard
Hobnobbing with the Knob
The scroll wheel might be the best thing that happened to the computer mouse since, well, the computer mouse. But sometimes you want something a little more tangible. For example, …read more Continue reading Hobnobbing with the Knob
Make Your Own Pot and Encoder Knobs, Without Reinventing Them
Rotary potentiometers, switches, and encoders all share a basic design: adjustment is done via a shaft onto which a knob is attached, and knobs are sold separately. That doesn’t mean …read more Continue reading Make Your Own Pot and Encoder Knobs, Without Reinventing Them
Custom Printed Knobs in Just a Few Lines of Code
While not everyone is necessarily onboard for the CAD-via-code principle behind OpenSCAD, there’s no denying the software lends itself particularly well to parametric designs. Using a few choice variables, it’s …read more Continue reading Custom Printed Knobs in Just a Few Lines of Code
Odd Inputs and Peculiar Peripherals: RoenDi Smart Knob Thinks Outside the Box
When it comes to design decisions, we’re often advised to “think outside the box.” It’s generally good advice, if a bit abstract — it could really mean anything. But it …read more Continue reading Odd Inputs and Peculiar Peripherals: RoenDi Smart Knob Thinks Outside the Box
An In-Depth Look at the Haptic Smart Knob
At Hackaday, we love those times when we get a chance to follow up on a project that we’ve already featured. Generally, it’s because the project has advanced in some …read more Continue reading An In-Depth Look at the Haptic Smart Knob
OLED Display Kicks Knob Up Several Accurate Notches
As far as input devices go, the potentiometer is pretty straightforward: turn it left, turn it right, and you’ve pretty much seen all there is to see. For many applications …read more Continue reading OLED Display Kicks Knob Up Several Accurate Notches
3D Printed Absolute Encoder is Absolutely Wonderful
When you need to record the angle of something rotating, whether it’s a knob or a joint in a robotic arm, absolute rotary encoders are almost always the way to …read more Continue reading 3D Printed Absolute Encoder is Absolutely Wonderful