Knob orientation (Re`an knobs)

[nebula]

Sorry in advance for the graininess, etc etc, but I didn't take time to set up nice lighting, and didn't realize how nasty some of the shots were until I viewed them full-size.

First we see some P401, then some P301, finally a "Waldorf" knob beside a 301 beside a 401, on and off a Soundwell (Voti-style) encoder.

Note that the P401 is the slender knob in blue and black.  The black one is the hard variety, all other knobs are soft-touch.  The plan is only to get soft-touch knobs.

If you must see my full-res pics in order to decide whether you want to buy any of these, click here and be very patient.

[nebula]

Here are some shots I took a few weeks ago of my other Re'an knob samples, which I received a few years ago.  These are pointer knobs, as you can see.  I want to buy some of these to completely replace all the knobs on my (filthy) Korg MS-2000.

[Echopraxia]

So the first black and blue knobs are both NOT soft touch right?

Thats a nice mfb you got there. I never knew they made a drum computer.

[Wilba]

Thanks for the photos, neb... any chance you can measure the exact dimensions of the knobs when fully pushed onto the encoder? eg. base of encoder to base of knob?

Actual knob dimensions I can get from a datasheet (where be that anyway?) but what's typically missing is the distance between top/bottom of knob and the PCB (and thus indirectly the top of a panel).

[nebula]

So the first black and blue knobs are both NOT soft touch right?

The blue is soft touch, the black is not, however the proposal is that we order the black in soft-touch.  In fact, that's the primary focus of this order.

Thats a nice mfb you got there. I never knew they made a drum computer.

I have mixed feelings about it ... it sounds nice, but the sync is sketchy and it doesn't have any swing function.  But the sequencer is neat, the way they achieve a 16-step TR-style sequencer with only 8 buttons ... google "MFB-502" and read the instructions if you're curious :D

[Sasha]

Neubla, thanks alot for the photos. That side by side comparison with Albs is great. I noticed degradation of Albs knobs quality (waldorf model), and even they have best pointer-less knobs for SEQ that was awailable they never was soft-touch and not sure why they called it like that. All other soft-touch knobs that I`ve touched really was soft. That P301 looks very good too, and if there was an possibility to get it with P401 in smaller quantities than multiplies of 1000 I bet people would be interested. Thank you again for your efforts.

[stryd_one]

Lookin good, rock on neb'!

[nebula]

Thanks for the photos, neb... any chance you can measure the exact dimensions of the knobs when fully pushed onto the encoder? eg. base of encoder to base of knob?

Actual knob dimensions I can get from a datasheet (where be that anyway?) but what's typically missing is the distance between top/bottom of knob and the PCB (and thus indirectly the top of a panel).

P301 0.27 inches

P401 0.27 inches

Albs "Waldorf" 0.232 inches

sorry for the inches, I blame my equipment.

These measurements do not include the tab of the encoder.

Link to datasheets is earlier in this thread I think ... but I'll see what I can dig up

[Wilba]

Thanks nebula, that's the gap between bottom of knob and top of the encoder, I can work out the rest.

[Sasha]

P301 0.27 inches

P401 0.27 inches

Albs "Waldorf" 0.232 inches

sorry for the inches, I blame my equipment.

NP...

P301 3.85mm

P401 3.85mm

Albs "Waldorf" 5.89mm

[nebula]

Thanks nebula, that's the gap between bottom of knob and top of the encoder, I can work out the rest.

Oops ... I had about 2 minutes to spare last night and I didn't go back to see what measurement I had to take.  I was mainly concerned about the gap because my SEQ is getting a thick panel.

[sineSurfer]

thanks for the pictures nebula.

q: the min. order amount for the p301 is big?

if there is not enough interest for those i'll be happy if you can sell to me 2 of the p301 black/black samples you have ;D... or the full bag.

[/tilted/]

NP...

P301 3.85mm

P401 3.85mm

Albs "Waldorf" 5.89mm

Did I miss a meeting?

0.27 inches is 6.86mm

so, do we have a bulk order of these yet? or do I have to buy 1000?

[cimo]

i am also up for some knobs whenever the hulk order will take place..

simone

[Echopraxia]

I am in for the bulk order still too.

[/tilted/]

Unfortunately, we might be running out of luck here, unless we can find someone who can read Korean.

I can't find another distributor who is prepared to actually make a sale!! crazy.

[lief138]

I work with some korean guys, They can even speak it. Let me know if can be of assistance...

[nebula]

Hi, I have almost finished my in-depth post to the "bulk orders" forum.  I've been home sick this week and I  haven't got much done.  The bulk will be for P401 black soft, P301 in colours chosen by the group, and a small pointer knob in colours chosen by the group as well.

[stryd_one]

Take your time buddy :)

[/tilted/]

nebula is the best!

I'm in for P301s, no pointer, soft black grip, shiny or matt chrome body, quantity all I can get.

Yeah!

by the way, re the original question, A is north configuration (assuming pointer to top of picture) according to this doc:

http://www.sos.sk/a_info/resource/a/pdf/rean.pdf

[/tilted/]

Take your time buddy :)

Absolutely!

Well said!

...? Neb? ...

[KnowGood]

where is this standing?

[mc4]

Hello Thorsten, no problem :) I absolutely respect your removal of my message.

That's why I wrote

==I hope it is ok to post here, please delete this if it is too much commercial==

Sorry for this, I was not sure if I could offer those REAN knobs here.

I also removed my last message from the encoder bulkorder thread and hope everything is fine now.

Kind regards,

Frank

[smashtv]

Hello Thorsten, no problem :) I absolutely respect your removal of my message.

That's why I wrote

==I hope it is ok to post here, please delete this if it is too much commercial==

Sorry for this, I was not sure if I could offer those REAN knobs here.

I also removed my last message from the encoder bulkorder thread and hope everything is fine now.

Kind regards,

Frank

Hi Frank!

It was not Thorsten who moved it, it was me....Trying to keep things on-topic and where they belong (I put it in the Fleamarket).

Best Regards

SmashTV

[cyutaeha]

Unfortunately, we might be running out of luck here, unless we can find someone who can read Korean.

I can't find another distributor who is prepared to actually make a sale!! crazy.

I know this was posted like a month ago, but for future reference, if anyone needs any Korean translations, that language is what I do for a living, so I can totally be of assistance in that department.