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SmartKnob: Open-Source Haptic Input Knob Demo

scottbez1 · Demo · 2 min · 2022 · YouTube title: DIY haptic input knob: BLDC motor + round LCD
Why it's here

HN people hold it up as a polished solo hardware project and the go-to example of haptic knobs, including in discussions of physical car controls.

What it covers

A two-minute demo of SmartKnob View, an open-source input knob built from a brushless gimbal motor, magnetic encoder and round LCD. Closed-loop torque control gives software-defined detents and end stops.