Re: [sdiy] rotary encoders

[Roman]

maybe I'm plain stupid but how about putting old style VU meter below the encoder/pot, and bend it's indicator in U shape, so it goes up to the control surface and towards encoder/pot shaft, just below plexi window around the knob. I've seen meters with almost 180 degree travel, that may be quite enough. Not to mention the incredible look.

OTOH that may require a lot more mechanical work than soldering even 20 leds per knob.

Roman

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Od: bruce tovsky <bruce at skeletonhome.com>
Do: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Data: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 17:32:10 -0500
Temat: [sdiy] rotary encoders

>hi all
>i know i can't afford them, but...
>does anyone know of a source for rotary encoders
>with led rings, similar to those used in mixers like
>the behringer bcr2000 and the tascam us2400?
>i'm building a control surface with mucho knobs,
>and the prospect of soldering 8 led's x 32 knobs
>makes me a little nauseous... cough....
>thanks
>bruce
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>bruce tovsky
>www.skeletonhome.com
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