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EC12 encoder knob

Oak Ninja published a 3D printed EC12 encoder knob with skirt.

KBD.news
Published October 11, 2023

This EC12 rotary encoder knob by Oak Ninja, covering the encoder base, is perfect for low-profile encoders with D-shaft. It fits encoders like EC12E1220301 and EC12E2440.

It was really hard to find a nice EC12 encoder knob so I decided to design my own, and I’ve finally settled with a design that I’m happy with – OakNinja.

The knob is compatible with MX-spaced Choc switches but the author thinks it may work fine with Choc spaced switches as well.

The keycaps in the photo above are MBKs, a custom set from FKcaps ← save 15% with this (affiliate) link.

Resources

• https://www.printables.com/model/589307-ec12ec12e-encoder-knob-with-skirt

Published on Wed 11th Oct 2023. Featured in KBD #139 (source).

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