Description
These single-pole guitar pedal rotary switches allow you to select how many throws you want, up to 12!
Rotary switches are great. Let us list the ways:
- Connect multiple resistors to create a recallable/hyper-precise volume knob.
- Connect capacitors for an adjustable tone stack.
- Connect diodes for clipping in options ala the Bazz Fuss.
- Use a combination of resistors and capacitors for low- and high-pass filters.
- And more!
Our 1p-12pos rotary switch features 12 solder lug terminals and a sturdy D-shaft. You can select as many poles as you like, up to 12.
A D-shaft 6.35mm knob will fit best on this switch but can be hard to find. See our note about knobs at the bottom.
Don't flip your switch, turn it: A simple toggle switch allows you to switch between two values: on or off. Rotary switches say, "the heck with that!" -- you can connect as many (or as few) components to a rotary switch as you have positions. For more information on rotary switches and tone stacking, check out the always helpful Beavis Audio stompbox switch tech page.
The Specs:
Guitar pedal rotary switch
Nut, lock washer, stop ring
Detented
No continuous rotation
1 pole, selectable up to 12 positions (1p-12pos)
Solder lug
1/4" or 6.35mm mounting hole
Shaft size fits 1/4" (6.35mm) knobs
Shorting (make before break)
Solder temp: 572°F / 300℃ max for 3 seconds
Rating: .3A 125VAC
A note on knobs: This rotary potentiometer has a D-shaft of 1/4" (6.35mm) diameter. This means that a 6mm D-shaft knob will not fit. To use a common 1/4" (6.35mm) smooth shaft knob with this rotary potentiometer, orient the pot in your build so that the knob's set screw aligns with the rounded part of the shaft. Alternatively, you can use a shim to fill the D-shaft's void and tighten a set screw against that shim.
