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SmartKnob
Pairs a gimbal motor and magnetic encoder to make one open-source knob render adjustable detents and endstops through torque feedback.
Published Updated Story ID: mp-2026-07-26-020
Summary
Pairs a gimbal motor and magnetic encoder to make one open-source knob render adjustable detents and endstops through torque feedback.
Pairs a gimbal motor and magnetic encoder to make one open-source knob render adjustable detents and endstops through torque feedback.
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An independent builder is turning an improbable idea into a working project.
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