Good for
- Potentiometer and encoder knobs
- Replacement knobs for appliances
- Hobby electronics front panels
Control knob CAD model
A 30 mm knob for a 6 mm shaft. The body is a revolved profile with a sloped top edge, twelve grip flutes come from one cut and a circular pattern, and a 12 mm deep bore fits the shaft from below.
Free to use under CC BY 4.0. Made in VIZON CAD.
Specifications
Solid volume: 11,630 mm³, measured by the VIZON CAD kernel.
| Diameter | 30 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 18 mm |
| Shaft bore | 6 mm, 12 mm deep |
| Grip flutes | 12 |
How it was made
This part is 7 parametric features in the VIZON CAD editor. Each line below is one feature in its feature list, so every size can be changed and the part rebuilds.
| Feature | Type | Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Knob profile | Sketch | Front plane · 1 item |
| Knob body | Revolve | New · 360° about sketch Y |
| Flute sketch | Sketch | Top plane · 1 item |
| Flute | Extrude | Remove · 14 mm |
| Grip flutes | Circular pattern | 12 × over 360° about Z |
| Shaft sketch | Sketch | Top plane · 1 item |
| Shaft bore | Hole | Ø6 · 12 mm deep |
Make it your own
- Change the flute count in "Grip flutes".
- Match your shaft in "Shaft bore".
- Make it taller in "Knob profile".
Questions about this model
Is the control knob model free?
Yes. Download it as STEP or STL and use it under CC BY 4.0: free for any purpose, including commercial use, with credit to VIZON.
Can I change the dimensions?
Yes. Open the STEP file in the VIZON CAD editor to add features, or rebuild it from the feature list on this page and change any number.
Which file should I download for 3D printing?
The STL. It is exported in millimetres with Z up, ready for any slicer. Use STEP if you want to keep editing in CAD.
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