[sdiy] understanding KNOB shaft styles????

[dan snazelle]

I am very confused

I am about to start ordering different knobs to try and figure out which ones I like.

However, there are so many SHAFT styles.


t18/t36/d/de/180d/
t36/t40/3.0/6.0/6.4/0d 

I usually just order set screw knobs OR something around 6.0/6.4mm

but look at all these styles i have encountered today (from mouser/digikey/smallbear/etc)

All i want to know is if they will work with regular alpha 16mm pots. I can go with smooth shaft or knurled or D-shaft depending on what will work.

Are some of these specifically for Knurled?

or do the T styles mean something else?

(i thought maybe T stood for how many TEETH)

and what about the 0d and 180d?? are these just special d shaft?

any help appreciated!!!

thanks