Jeff009

Cool! I didn't know something like that existed. The specs on the site say it has 6 positions, and angle of throw is 30 degrees (and angle of throw means the angle between each notch, right? So it moves 180 degrees). Thanks! Jeff

I'm kinda new to the DIY MIDI project world, and I'm slowly getting to know the parts and categories that are available. I've already had some exposure to potentiometers, (endless) rotary encoders, and lately I've been dabbling with mechanical encoders. I came across a posting on synthopia today about a device called a fourMulator from Vermona (http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2012/10/13/vermona-fourmulator-quad-digital-lfo-for-eurorack-modular-synthesizers-sneak-preview/). I noticed that the knob which selects the wave has 6 selections/settings, but the range of the knob selection is only 180 degrees or so (so only a portion of the full range of the knob is used). I didn't know anything like this existed. I've been experimenting with mechanical encoders lately, but they turn 360 degrees, and each value is evenly divided. What kind of device is this? How does it work? Thanks, Jeff

The only foot swich I've come across are the standard ones, like these: http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=20 I'd like to have something different for the project I'm building. Does anything other than this standard footswitch exist? I called Roland, and the parts for the foor switct (the plastic lever, the bezel, and the electronic switch) will cost ~$20 USD. I've thought about looking for a used Boss FS-5U but even used ones are pretty expensive. Any suggestions on alternatives to the standard footswitch? Thanks, Jeff

I bought one of these from DigiKey and they work great.