MB-6582 -> Are Encoders with built in push button needed?

[Futureman]

Hey there, sorry if this is a no-brainer...

I've noticed all the 14 bottom encoders have their switches wired in parrallel, and that the menu encoders push switch is on it's own...

I'm assuming these are not needed for operation, otherwise the PCB would not be made to fit the smaller encoders which generally don't have a built in switch?

Can someone confirm this? What are they used for ?

Regards

Mike

[Wilba]

The 14 bottom encoders have optional switch pads all connected in parallel (i.e. you can use encoders with switch) should you want to use this feature for something, perhaps a fast/slow switch (i.e. change speed of parameter change). I don't use these, but it doesn't hurt to put them in there in case someone wants them.

The menu encoder also has switch pads (separate to the other 14 connected in parallel). Since I have a couple encoders with switch, I did use one for the menu encoder, but I haven't actually made it do anything yet. I'm thinking of using it as an alternative to the "Shift" button. (I'm also waiting for TK to do something with it, since the MB-6582 I made for him has an encoder with switch in this position).

[Futureman]

Great... So I'll still go ahead and use the encoders I already have.

Regards

Mike