MacroPad RP2040 - Provided rubber knob doesn't fit on rotary

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MacroPad RP2040 - Provided rubber knob doesn't fit on rotary

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Hi,
This is a mechanical issue with fitting the rubber cover knob on the rotary controller.
I bought one of your MacroPads and it's great!
I do however have an issue trying to get the Rubberized plastic knob onto the metal post of the rotary controller shaft.
I pushed pretty hard, but I don't want to break the rotary controller. It looks like the knob is too small.

Order Confirmation No: 2851124-6796052587
Product: 1 x Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Starter Kit - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED (ADABOX019 Essentials) [ID:5128] = $49.95
Invoice # 2851124
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Re: MacroPad RP2040 - Provided rubber knob doesn't fit on ro

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The knob has ridges inside that mean it only slips onto the controller shaft in one orientation, that matches the flat side of the shaft. That's so it grabs the shaft securely and won't spin freely.

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I do see the ridges, but there is no orientation where it fits on the shaft.
I've forced it about 1/3 of the way onto the shaft, but it honestly feels like I'm going to break the rotary.
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Re: MacroPad RP2040 - Provided rubber knob doesn't fit on ro

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Oh.. that's different than any of the rotary encoder knobs I have, including the one that came with the MacroPad.

How far does it go into the encoder shaft? Mine leave 3.5mm between the bottom of the knob and the top of the box of the encoder. Or are you saying the the knob won't fit onto the shaft at all?

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Re: MacroPad RP2040 - Provided rubber knob doesn't fit on ro

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you got a wierdly made knob - email support@adafruit to ask for a replacement https://www.adafruit.com/product/377

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Re: MacroPad RP2040 - Provided rubber knob doesn't fit on ro

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Thank you,
I'll request a replacement from support.

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Re: MacroPad RP2040 - Provided rubber knob doesn't fit on ro

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And thank you Dave for responding. Yes, the knob won't fit at all.

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