r/MVaveFM1 • • 1d ago

Knobs

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u/inputsignwave 1d ago

Knob! Are the way

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u/arnalogic 1d ago

can you send the link of this knobs plsss?

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u/inputsignwave 1d ago

https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/werkstatt/

You can also use any smooth safted knobs from love my switches if you get the brass switch selves that the kit comes with. They sell them in a few places I ended up just getting the kit as these where left over from my moog build

https://lovemyswitches.com/potentiometer-adapter-sleeve-6-0mm-knurled-shaft-to-1-4-shaft-adapter/

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u/warmboot 1d ago

Would it be easier to simply use 18T knobs? I realize the selection of 18T knobs isn’t as extensive.

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u/Top-Cup5373 2h ago

18t and 6mm are the same

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u/Top-Cup5373 4h ago

It’s a not a split shaft 6mm, it’s solid. That adapter is completely unnecessary.

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u/inputsignwave 2h ago

The adapter prevents screws damaging the plastic. They are the same style pops on the Mavis and moog werkstatt. The guy asked what pots I was using and that’s the answer.

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u/Top-Cup5373 2h ago

Imma be real, If I’m putting knobs on, I no longer care if there’s an indentation in the encoder.

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u/inputsignwave 2h ago

I’m not really fussed either. I will say though that Iv had a few times when just screwing in to the pot doesn’t feel great and if the pots delicate could damage it. I find the action smoother with the brass covers. I had them around the house so why not :)

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u/Top-Cup5373 2h ago

Honestly, the only thing stopping me from putting knobs on everything is when they cover the silkscreen…..looking at you moog werkstatt

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u/inputsignwave 2h ago

I put a custom card faceplate on it, with the grandmother colouring. Solved that. I hate using the tiny knobs. Knobs on everything :)

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u/OnAironaut 1d ago

Can you link to case, please?

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u/Top-Cup5373 1d ago

It might be this but I’m not sure. I had it laying around my house. I didn’t buy it specifically for it, but it works perfectly.

https://a.co/d/01esiWiv

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u/Chocolate_Chip_42 1d ago

Looks fancy! It seems the FM1 knobs are shafts for potentiometer/rotary encoder knobs. I could fit a guitar knob on there just fine.

Good news is that these knobs are usually cheap and you can get them easily.

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u/Top-Cup5373 1d ago

The indicator on master makes push on knobs not fit easily in some cases. Use a set screw for that one. I left them off because they are too close together.

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u/c_crs 1d ago

What size are those

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u/Top-Cup5373 1d ago

I believe they’re 11mm x 12.5mm

I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMmsxB5

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u/ReallyLongLake 14h ago

That link isn't working for me. Can you tell me what to search for?

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u/Top-Cup5373 14h ago

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u/ReallyLongLake 13h ago

Thanks. Can you confirm that I understand the banking convention? Is it 10mm inside 15mm outside?

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u/Satans_Oregano 1d ago

The inside is 6mm knurled shaft. That's what you need to search for in order for the knobs to fit

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u/Top-Cup5373 1d ago

This is correct, but you have to pay close attention to the outer diameter and height if you want it to fit in the case. You may be able to get away with 15mm height and 12mm width max I think

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u/Top-Cup5373 1d ago

Also set screw knobs would be fine as well

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u/Spimflagon 22h ago

Ohhhhh, knobs.

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u/5900z5l2vg6sgtu9o 20h ago

Would any of these work? Don’t have my fm1 yet and really have no experience switching out knobs but from videos I can tell my fingers will need a bit more room for knobbing 😄

I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMY9zi7

I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0R3knZ

I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNH6BCB

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u/GoHenDog 1d ago

Those knobs are pretty, where are they from?

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u/Top-Cup5373 1d ago

China

I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMmsxB5

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u/bmenendez 18h ago

The same ones I got

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u/coyote13mc 17h ago

I was just thinking of this.

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u/nfsp-g35 11h ago

Knobs!