Graphic Assets for DIY Builders

[Brett]

These are incredible. Thank you very much! If you’re fielding requests for knobs, boss- and MXR-style, brutalist/contempo (RAT-style), and Davies would be great.

Thanks for the kind words.

At some point, I downloaded some of the knobs you're requesting for free but it looks like they may be behind a pay gate now:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1208292535/pedal-builders-vector-pack-v20

I don't toot my own horn often, but I think my illustrations are more realistic than what's offered there.

If you don't mind, send me links (a real image and a datasheet is preferred) to the knobs you need @benny_profane. I'll look into it.

 

[benny_profane]

• MXR-Style
  • Mini Fluted MXR Pedal Knobs without Skirt – 15mm O.D.
  • Fluted MXR Knob with Skirt – 20mm O.D.
  • Large MXR Style Knob with Skirt – 25mm O.D.
  • Large Classic Dunlop MXR Style Knob with Skirt – 25mm O.D.
• Boss-Style
  • Reflector Boss Style Knobs with Mirror Cap- 20mm O.D.
  • Small Reflector Boss Pedal Knob without Skirt – 16mm O.D.
• RAT-Style (sold as "contempo" and "brutalist")
  • Proco Rat Style Amplifier Knobs – 18mm O.D.
    • 13.5mm O.D. Version (I don't know the manufacturer of these)
• Classic Davies
  • 1400: Daier / Davies
  • 1900: Daier / Davies
  • 1470: Daier / Davies
  • 1510: Daier / Davies
  • 1611: Daier / Not Davies Product
• Other
  • Plastic Mirror Cap Pointer Knobs – 13mm O.D.
  • Vintage-style Cupcake Style Amp Knob with Indicator – 20mm O.D.

 

[Brett]

@benny_profane, do you need a side view illustration on these as well as top view?

 

[benny_profane]

@benny_profane, do you need a side view illustration on these as well as top view?

I don’t think that’s necessary. I just figured those were some of the most commonly used and would round out the knob asset collection. Thanks!

 

[Brett]

MXR-Style

Done on the MXR Style. Files can be found here:

https://github.com/CoppoloElectronics/Graphic-Design/tree/main/Illustrations/Knobs/MXR-Style-Knobs

Here's a preview:


I've got some stuff going on over the next couple of days, so it may take a minute before I can get around to starting on the others. Also, there are missing/unavailable dimensions on some of these knobs, so I used my best judgement based on the images. They should be very close.

 

[benny_profane]

Incredible! Thank you very much!

 

[Brett]

Boss-Style

BOSS style knob illustrations are now available. No formal datasheet is publicly available on some of the knobs and Daier hasn't responded to my inquiry, so some of the dimensions are approximated based on best judgement of available images. In all cases, the outside diameter of the illustration should be accurate.

Classic Davies

Davies style knob illustrations are now available. Where dimensions differed between manufacturers, I went with Daier's dimensions because it's more likely what builders will be using based on cost.

All of the newest illustrations are available here:

Graphic-Design/Illustrations/Knobs at main · CoppoloElectronics/Graphic-Design

A collection of illustrations and graphic design templates for designing guitar pedals. - CoppoloElectronics/Graphic-Design

github.com

Previews:
"BOSS" Style Reflector Knobs


"Davies" Style Knobs


I'll update with the others as soon as I have time to draw them.

 

[benny_profane]

newest illustrations are available here

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you! I hope others take advantage of this generous resource.

 

[Brett]

RAT-Style (sold as "contempo" and "brutalist")

Other

• Plastic Mirror Cap Pointer Knobs – 13mm O.D.
• Vintage-style Cupcake Style Amp Knob with Indicator – 20mm O.D.

These are now available and can be found at my GitHub repo:

Graphic-Design/Illustrations/Knobs at main · CoppoloElectronics/Graphic-Design

A collection of illustrations and graphic design templates for designing guitar pedals. - CoppoloElectronics/Graphic-Design

github.com

With all styles, some dimensions were unavailable, so I used my best judgement when approximating. The teeth count and overall diameter are drawn according to available data and should be accurate. With the "Rat" and Cupcake styles, getting the curvature of the teeth accurate was a major PITA, but I think it ended up looking good. I went ahead and illustrated the "Marshall" lookalike knobs as well because I know some folks like to use them.

Preview of combined Daier Misc. Knobs illustrations:


What else do you guys need? It doesn't have to be part illustrations.

 

[benny_profane]

@Brett These look great! Thank you! I'm not seeing them on the github page though?

 

[Brett]

@Brett These look great! Thank you! I'm not seeing them on the github page though?

I guess it'd help if I committed and pushed the files from the GitHub desktop app . At least someone is paying attention. They should be there now, sorry about that.

 

[Brett]

I'm still seeking feedback on any other rotary switches to add to the collection.

I've got these two so far:


If I'm missing anything that anyone is actually using in their builds, please let me know.

 

[fontoponto]

Chickenhead knobs! small and large, all the sizes

 

[steviejr92]

I just wanna say @Brett youre amazing for this

 

[Brett]

Chickenhead knobs! small and large, all the sizes

Help me out here, do you have links to component images and datasheets for what you’re using?

I just wanna say @Brett youre amazing for this

You’re too kind.

 

[temol]

Davies 2300 series clones.
Small chickenhead
Large chickenhead

 

[Brett]

Davies 2300 series clones.

I can work with these. I’ve got a couple interesting additions I’m working on now, but I’ll get started on these when I’m done.

 

[fontoponto]

Exactly what temol linked.
Thank you Brett!!

 

[Brett]

Chickenhead knobs! small and large, all the sizes

Davies 2300 series clones.

Okay, I lied about finishing something else first. These two are done. I see several other styles of "Chicken Head" knobs out there, but the Davies 2300 clones seem to be the most widely used.

I understand now why the only version of an illustration of these looked like this (not my work):


Drawing these with any level of realism/accuracy was challenging. A lot of curves and shading. I also added a "feature" to these knobs since they aren't symmetrical. I've added a transparent centering circle that corrects for the offset and allows the knobs to be centered where the shaft will be. I'm not sure how this will translate on the PDF file version, but the .afdesign version should include the "centering tool" in each knob's grouped vectors. I will eventually add this to any asymmetrical knob I've drawn and apply the correction to future job drawings because it seems like a clever trick to ensure the knob can be centered according to the potentiometer's shaft position.

I tried to get them as accurate as possible, but some dimensions are approximated.


Anyhow, I've added them to my GitHub repo under the Knobs category:

Graphic-Design/Illustrations/Knobs/Chicken-Head-Knobs at main · CoppoloElectronics/Graphic-Design

A collection of illustrations and graphic design templates for designing guitar pedals. - CoppoloElectronics/Graphic-Design

github.com

Here's a preview:

 

[fontoponto]

Thank you so much!!