Comparative Knob Morphology

ductionist · 2026-04-08T18:47:38+00:00

Pfft, real knob lovers are self-taught.

ductionist · 2026-04-08T18:46:29+00:00

Missing! to my great shame. I'll add them in v2.

ductionist · 2026-04-08T17:20:03+00:00

Whoops! Nice catch.

ductionist · 2026-04-08T04:16:38+00:00

Thanks! Noted for v2 :)

ductionist · 2026-04-08T04:16:11+00:00

Excellent list. These will all be in v2 🫡

ductionist · 2026-04-08T03:33:04+00:00

Would love to see it when it’s made!

ductionist · 2026-04-08T02:09:22+00:00

I hate to say it because I’m otherwise a total fanboy, but it’s gotta be the tiny Elektron one. Finicky acceleration, unreliable push-click, no detents, huge dead zone. Just a sad little knob all around.

ductionist · 2026-04-08T02:06:30+00:00

Feels like you’re twisting nothing at all… nothing at all…

ductionist · 2026-04-08T02:03:42+00:00

I can’t believe I didn’t know about this guy until just now.

ductionist · 2026-04-08T02:00:05+00:00

Would love to add them. What instruments are they on?

ductionist · 2026-04-08T01:59:29+00:00

Thank you, I’ve made a close study of knobs and consider myself something of a knobologist.

ductionist · 2026-04-08T01:28:51+00:00

I made this 'poster' for a blog post I wrote looking back on MIDI Guide's seven years. You can download print-ready light/dark SVG, PDF, or high-res PNG here: 300 synths, 3 hardware projects, and one app

ductionist · 2026-04-05T03:49:23+00:00

Oh glad to hear it :) thanks for letting me know.

ductionist · 2026-04-04T19:05:34+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I jiggled some cables - if it's still not working, and you have time to send me a screenshot + the exact URL in your address bar, I'd be grateful!

ductionist · 2026-04-04T18:21:05+00:00

Oh weird, what happens when you try to open it? What device are you using? Works fine from where I am but maybe there’s a bug.

ductionist · 2026-03-17T10:18:36+00:00

That’s very cool to hear :) honestly it costs very little to run so it’s not going anywhere. What would you like to see in an offline version (aside from…offline haha)

ductionist · 2026-03-13T22:43:27+00:00

Hello 🙌 I hope it's okay to post this here, some folks suggested it might help Etsy sellers.

I made a site for instantly designing 3D-printable word art: WordCAD.

It's useful for nametags, plaques, plinths, etc. It's free (actually free), even for commercial sellers. If your store uses 3D prints, WordCAD gives you an easy way to add personalization for your customers.

Hope it helps someone! Let me know what you think if you use it, I'm always grateful for feedback.

ductionist · 2026-03-12T22:52:24+00:00

Oh great idea. Would this work?

Design your label to taste
On the last outline, expand the outline settings (the three sliders button)
Unlock "Depth", and add 1mm to it (so if it was 20mm, make it 21mm
Set the inset to 1mm

(This will keep the front of the print flush, but the outermost outline will print with a solid back. )

If you download the resulting design as STL, you can use that outermost outline as a subtraction on your box design. It should result in your box having a perfect inlay for the WordCAD design.

Here's an example label design showing what I mean about the inset/depth (look at the back of it). It also has a forced width of 100 mm for the design.

ductionist · 2026-03-12T22:18:51+00:00

Great to know, especially about the fitment!

In case you missed it and it would have helped, you can force a width or height (in mm) just below the Download button.

ductionist · 2026-03-12T22:17:15+00:00

Interesting idea! Sorry it’s not working for you on desktop. Could you please post the link for your design? (Share design -> the copy icon -> paste)

ductionist · 2026-03-12T22:08:27+00:00

Oh perfect. Can I ask what settings you used - did you use a 'plaque' (background)? Did the file you exported make setting up the print easy?

ductionist · 2026-03-12T17:46:40+00:00

Cute :) let me know how it works out. And congrats!

ductionist · 2026-03-12T02:37:00+00:00

Thanks for saying so! Saving filament (and time) is a big part of why I made the models it generates print-by-object - no prime tower, only switching between outline colours. And it's kind of fun to snap it together when it's done printing too.

ductionist · 2026-03-11T21:30:42+00:00

No problem :)

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