<p><strong>Problem</strong>: Detent potentiometers (think potentiometers with haptic feedback) are expensive and I need like 15 of them for my project (maybe 4-5 different detent levels, which means no bulk discounts :/ ).</p>
<p><strong>Question</strong>: How would you guys 3D print haptic feedback for potentiometers?</p>
<p>Please consider:</p>
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<li><p>My project would have a 3D-printed faceplate and caps for all potentiometers.</p>
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<li><p>I have an idea in my mind but I think friction will wear it down quite quickly. I would print sunken dots on the faceplate and a raised dot on the potentiometer cap to fit into the sunken dots on the faceplate. Also, I am worried the cap would just raise itself away from the faceplate and render the sunken dots useless.</p>
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2023-07-03T15:36:16.890Z
Maybe mess w/ this model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:928841?
TheTridentGuy supports Ukraine
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2023-07-03T18:26:04.073Z
@TheTridentGuysupportsUkraine Looks like a great idea actually. It would seem that wear down will still be an issue but I'd imagine it will be slower cause there is just much more materials. Thank you!
Timothy Wong
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Print detents for potentiometers
Timothy Wong
# Print detents for potentiometers

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-07-03)

**Problem**: Detent potentiometers (think potentiometers with haptic feedback) are expensive and I need like 15 of them for my project (maybe 4-5 different detent levels, which means no bulk discounts :/ ).

**Question**: How would you guys 3D print haptic feedback for potentiometers?

Please consider:

* My project would have a 3D-printed faceplate and caps for all potentiometers.
* I have an idea in my mind but I think friction will wear it down quite quickly. I would print sunken dots on the faceplate and a raised dot on the potentiometer cap to fit into the sunken dots on the faceplate. Also, I am worried the cap would just raise itself away from the faceplate and render the sunken dots useless.

**Tags:** 3d-design

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Maybe mess w/ this model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:928841?  
> **username_0**: @username_1 Looks like a great idea actually. It would seem that wear down will still be an issue but I'd imagine it will be slower cause there is just much more materials. Thank you!  

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