00:00Alright, so if you've ever wanted to build your own volume knob, like one of those satisfying,
00:04clicky, spinny knobs for your amp, your PC, or a DIY radio, the secret ingredient is a rotary
00:10encoder switch. I went down the rabbit hole and found 5 of the best deals out there, and honestly,
00:15some of these cost less than a coffee. So let's count down the top 5 rotary encoder switches for
00:21DIY volume knobs. Kicking things off at number 5 is the KY040 encoder module, and this one's
00:28perfect if you're just getting started. It comes as a 2-pack with the knob caps already included,
00:33plus a built-in push button, so you literally just wire it up and you're spinning.
00:38It runs at 5 volts, rotates a full 360 degrees, and it's got a near-perfect 4.9 rating from
00:44almost
00:445,000 buyers. At just $4.15 for two modules, it's honestly the easiest way to get your first volume
00:52knob working this weekend. Number 4 is the Budget King, a single EC11 encoder with a
00:58push button for only $1.45. And here's the good part, you can pick your handle length,
01:04either 15 or 20 millimeters, so it actually fits whatever knob cap or panel you're working with.
01:10It's a 5-pin design with 20 positions, it's sold nearly 5,000 times, and it sits at a solid
01:154.7 rating. If you want to test the waters without committing real money, this is the one to grab.
01:22Now number 3 is for anyone building something where space is tight, it's a right-angle EC11 encoder,
01:28That right-angle pin layout means it sits flat against your PCB instead of sticking straight up,
01:34which is a lifesaver for slim enclosures, audio interfaces, or anything with a low profile.
01:39You still get the full 360-degree rotation, a push button, and your choice of 15 or 20-millimeter
01:45shafts. It's only $1.94, it's got a 4.8 rating, and nearly 5,000 people have grabbed one,
01:52that kind of track record speaks for itself. Coming in at number 2, this is the best value
01:58multi-pack on the list, 5 EC11 encoder switches for just $4.51. That's basically a dollar apiece,
02:06and these are the 30-position versions with a 12.5-millimeter half-shaft and a plug-in 5-pin
02:11design, so they're super easy to swap and prototype with. And with a 4.9 rating from over 4,600
02:17buyers,
02:18you know the quality holds up. If you're building multiple knobs, or you just break things like I do,
02:24stock up on this one. And at number 1, the crowd favorite, a 5-pack of those 20-position EC11
02:30encoders
02:31for only $1.61. That is an insane price for 5 units, and they come with the same choice of
02:3715 or
02:3820-millimeter handles, plus the built-in push button for mute or select functions. But here's the kicker,
02:44it's sitting at a perfect 5.0 rating. Not 4.9. A flawless 5 stars. When nearly 4,500 buyers
02:54all
02:54agree a part is this good at this price, that's your winner right there. So those are my top 5
02:59rotary encoder switches for your DIY volume knob builds, links to all of them are down in the
03:04description so you can grab your favorite. If this helped you out, smash that like button and
03:09subscribe for more DIY component finds. Happy building, and I'll see you in the next one.
