Hi Group,
I finally received my short encoders from Aliexpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32976046900.html) and installed one (then two). These too are reverse pins to what the (tr)uSDX BOM specifies (seems perhaps this pinout is the more common one?). Anyway, very happy with the resulting low profile. I put a small, solid aluminum knob (with no pointer) on to complete the look/mod.
73,
Robert, WA2T
Short Encoder
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Re: Short Encoder
Robert;
I purchased Uxcell short shaft encoders from Amazon that have the correct A/B line phases
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07R8G ... UTF8&psc=1
Which allows me to use a nice AL tuning knobs from Aliexpress...
I purchased Uxcell short shaft encoders from Amazon that have the correct A/B line phases
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07R8G ... UTF8&psc=1
Which allows me to use a nice AL tuning knobs from Aliexpress...
Slava Ukraini!
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Re: Short Encoder
Very good VA3RR! Those encoders are kind of expensive though. I do a mod on the PCB to reverse the A/B pins (can be seen in some of the photos I have posted). Also, I do not care for the splined shaft encoders or knobs, but if you like them, that is all that matters.
73,
Robert, WA2T
73,
Robert, WA2T
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Re: Short Encoder
Has anyone tried dremeling off part of the stock encoder shaft?
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Re: Short Encoder
Hi.
I'd be inclined to put the shaft end in a vice and very carefully remove a few millimetres with a junior hacksaw, this is the method I use when cutting the shafts on volume controls and switches.
I'd be inclined to put the shaft end in a vice and very carefully remove a few millimetres with a junior hacksaw, this is the method I use when cutting the shafts on volume controls and switches.
Regards, Trevor. MM0KJJ
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Re: Short Encoder
Yes, no problem.
You have to hold the shaft and cut it off with a metal saw.
Easier to do it before soldering.
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You have to hold the shaft and cut it off with a metal saw.
Easier to do it before soldering.
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