what diameter are the knobs?

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rubez
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what diameter are the knobs?

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how do i go about telling what diameter the S8 knobs are?

i am guessing i need to take the know off and measure the insides somehow?

is diameter the only deciding factor?

thanks.
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runningman67
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Its the internal d fitting that decided it and they are pretty much standard. Can I ask why? There are lots of cheap options.
rubez
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runningman67 wrote:Its the d fitting that decided it and they are pretty much standard. Can I ask why? There are lots of cheap options.
i want to replace the knobs with something better looking. maybe metal tops.

so it is the "D shaft" type? ... great, thanks.

but what diameter? 6mm looks like a common size? but there are lots of other size diameter knobs out there.

not sure what i should be looking out for, never done this.

also looking for change the colour of the LEDS, but that's a different matter :)

you can see all the different types of knobs and diameters here:
http://www.mouser.co.uk/Electromechanic ... s/_/N-5g22
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runningman67
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rubez
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thanks, but those look tacky and worse than the original knobs.

looking for metal tops maybe, a bit like the JDXA knobs, i guess i will buy some samples see what fits and looks decent.

there are lots of knobs out there, i just don't know what diameter and other specs. need to wing it.
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runningman67
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The jdxa ones are brill. Try Roland support. You can email and they do get back to you.
If you find them please could you let me know. I might buy some too.
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Official Roland Parts store

http://shop.rolandus.com/c/parts

Authentic, but pricey!
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