I need buttons, knobs, and levers! I need to build a non-functional control panel, and I would love to find some fake (but satisfying to push) buttons and so forth that I could order online and could easily be taped/glued into place. Bonus points for some sort of simple button which, when pushed, could send a wireless signal to computer making it execute a program.
posted by blahblahblah on Sep 22, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm looking for a few knobs like these, seen on a Russian-built guitar effects pedal from the eighties. [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Apr 8, 2009 - 5 answers

Suggestions on something to put in the pattern/logo/inlay area on my car's aftermarket shift knob? [more inside]
posted by de void on May 15, 2008 - 17 answers

How common were broken-off knobs on old TVs? [more inside]
posted by Tube on May 13, 2008 - 30 answers

What does this strange dial in my apartment do? [more inside]
posted by bbuda on Jan 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Do-it-yourself electronics: Building a volume knob. [more inside]
posted by etc. on Jan 2, 2007 - 17 answers

I have searched online, and been to 2 different hardware stores, including one with an extensive lock collection, and no one seems to have anything available. The door is 2 1/4" thick, and most lock hardware is for doors 1 1/2-1 3/4" thick. Any suggestions?
posted by getupandgo on Sep 26, 2006 - 6 answers

Finding cheap after-market replacement burner knobs for gas range [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool on Jan 10, 2006 - 8 answers