00:00I bet you've been there, you're building a custom synth or a control panel,
00:03and the knobs you have just feel cheap or look terrible.
00:06Well, I went down the rabbit hole to find the absolute best deals for top 5 potentiometer
00:11knobs for DIY panels, and I've got some insane value picks for you today.
00:16First up, if you want to stock up for a massive project,
00:19you need to check out this 20-piece set of plastic 180-degree half-shaft knobs.
00:24The best part here is the sheer quantity, you're getting 20 of these mixer-style rotary caps,
00:28which is perfect for a full console build. At only $1.68, it's an absolute steal,
00:35especially considering they have a solid 5-star rating from nearly 5,000 buyers.
00:40If you need to fill a lot of holes without breaking the bank, this is the way to go.
00:45Next, we have a really versatile option with this 5-pack of 6mm D-shaft knobs.
00:51The standout feature here is that they come in 3 different heights, 14.5,
00:5519.5, and 29.8mm so you can create a nice layered look on your panel or match different
01:01shaft lengths. They're specifically designed for amplifiers and volume control, and it's just
01:07$0.78 for 5 pieces, it's a fantastic deal for a sample pack to see what size works best for
01:12your
01:12build. If you want your project to look professional and organized, check out this 30-piece WH-148 set.
01:20What makes this one special is the 6-color assortment, yellow, orange, blue, white,
01:25red, and green. They also have a copper core rather than just plastic, which gives them a
01:30much more durable feel and a smoother turn. For $3.70, you're paying a little more,
01:36but you get color-coding capabilities and a premium build quality that's totally worth it
01:41for a complex DIY panel. Now, for the budget champion of the list,
01:46look at these 20 plastic threaded knurled knobs. These are the WH-148 style, but the key feature
01:52here is the knurled texture on the side, which gives you a really nice grip for fine adjustments.
01:57The price is honestly ridiculous, just $0.26 for 20 pieces. That is basically a giveaway.
02:05If you need reliable, standard knobs for a prototype or a budget build that still looks decent,
02:10you can't beat this price. Finally, if you want something a bit more substantial,
02:15check out these 5 plastic rotary knobs that are 20x11mm. The best feature here is that they fit
02:21both 6mm knurled shafts and D-axis shafts, so you don't have to worry as much about compatibility
02:27issues. They're a bit chunkier than the others, giving your panel a more robust, vintage hi-fi
02:33look. At $1.01 for a 5-pack with a perfect 5-star rating, they're a great choice for giving
02:39your
02:39project a more premium finish. So there you go, whether you need bulk, color-coding,
02:44or just the cheapest option possible, these are the best deals I could find.
02:49I've put the links to all of these in the description below so you can grab them for
02:52your next build. If this helped you out, please hit that like button and subscribe for more DIY
02:58electronics reviews. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
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