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Tayda A-5118 - Pink Plastic Knob with Pointer
Details
- Location: Cabinet-7, Bin 16, Section B
- Category: Knobs & Controls — Potentiometer Knobs
- Brand: Tayda Electronics
- Part Number: A-5118
- Package: Push-fit knob
- Quantity: 10
- Status: Available
- Price Range: $0.22
- Product URL: Tayda A-5118
Description
Pink plastic pointer-style (chickenhead) knob with a raised indicator line for easy position reading. 16mm bottom diameter tapering to 12mm at the top, 17mm tall. Fits standard 6mm T18 split-shaft potentiometers. The pointer style makes it easy to see the exact position of a control at a glance.
Popular for color-coding controls on Eurorack panels, mixer boards, and effects pedals. The orange counterpart (A-5116) is in Section C of the same bin.
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
- Color: Pink
- Material: Plastic (soft-touch)
- Diameter (bottom): 16mm
- Diameter (top): 12mm
- Height: 17mm
- Shaft Type: T18 Split Shaft (spline)
- Shaft Hole: 6mm
- Mounting: Push-fit
Key Features
- Pointer/indicator line for precise position reading
- Tapered chickenhead profile
- Bright pink color for panel color-coding
- Soft-touch plastic material
Image
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Pinout Diagram
Pin Descriptions
| Pin | Name | Function |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | — | Mechanical part only — no electrical connections |
Applications
- Eurorack module controls (color-coded by function)
- Effects pedal parameter knobs
- Audio mixer controls
- Any 6mm split-shaft potentiometer
Circuit Examples
Installation
Press knob onto 6mm T18 spline shaft of potentiometer.
Pointer line indicates current position.
Technical Notes
- Fits T18 spline/split-shaft pots only — not D-shaft or round-shaft
- Pointer line is molded into the knob body
Tags
knob pot-knob pointer-knob chickenhead pink split-shaft 6mm eurorack cabinet-7 bin-16 status-available
Notes
Orange version A-5116 is in Section C of the same bin.