Post #4150187
2026-07-27 04:31 UTC
Ummm… I think I made a knob with too _little_ friction.
This is at least an easier starting point than too much friction. I really don’t feel like mucking around with the greases and gels that professional encoders use though. Hmmm.
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@0h00000000@ioc.exchange 2026-07-27 23:46
@craigjb@fosstodon.org A little bit of silicone grease would give it a nice smooth feel. Need a boot or small o-ring or something to prevent dust and dirt from getting in there and gritting it up though. Check out Mcmaster Carr for o-rings. I use Dow Molykote for submerged o-ring lube, and you can get a tiny 'single' use pouch for cheap: https://www.freshwatersystems.com/products/dow-molykote-111-o-ring-lubricant-6-gram-pillow-pack?variant=13249218609195