Trying different rotary encoders and knobs on split keyboards

Sofle RGB Choc Sep 6, 2022

Materials

Rotary Encoders:

Rotary Knobs:

ALPS EC12 vs ALPS EC11

  • ALPS EC12 is much shorter than EC11. It's good for using in a low profile keyboard, for example Hillside / Sofle RGB Choc.
  • However, unlike EC11, EC12 doesn’t include the push switch feature.
  • There are also more choices of rotary knobs for EC11 than EC12.
ALPS EC12
ALPS EC 11

Rotary Knobs

  • In Sofle RGB keyboard, the OLED acrylic cover restricted the size of the rotary knobs. The max. diameter of the knob is 15.5mm.

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