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Apex 7 in 1 switch

This rotary encoder is also a 5-way switch – posted by u/henrebotha.

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Published July 4, 2022
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If you thought rotary encoders were cool, get a load of what the sim racing community has done. Rotary encoder and 5-way switch in one – henrebotha.

7 in 1 Switch

  • 4 way directional
  • Rotary encoder
  • Center push button
  • Billet aluminum knurled knob (Updated: "easier to grip with gloves")
  • Includes m2.5 mounting kit

As initialo points out in the comments, this is basically a $11 part from Mouser (RKJXT1F42001) put on a breakout board and offered with a nice knob.

If you insist on using the $50 Apex one, here is the product page:

https://www.apexsimracing.com/products/funky-switch

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Published on Mon 4th Jul 2022. Featured in KBD #85 (source).

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