[Elecraft] K2 encoder shaft and new knob

[Don Wilhelm]

Martin,

How many felt washers did you receive with your K2 kit? - it should have 
been 3.
If you had only one, contact Elecraft support to get the other two.

With the new encoder, you must flush cut (yes right down into the 
solder) not only the leads on the encoder board, but also the Control 
Board in the area where the encoder board could make contact.
It may also be a good idea to add an insulating material like fish paper 
or a piece of plastic between the two boards.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/2/2017 6:35 AM, Martin Sole wrote:
> I'm in the finishing straight for the build of my nice shiny new K2, 
> it's been great fun and I'm looking forward to using it soon.
> 
> The new vfo encoder shaft does seem to be a bit too long, either that or 
> the hole drilled in the knob is not sufficiently deep enough. I suppose 
> the simplest solution is to add extra padding between the knob and 
> panel. I'm just a bit concerned it will look a little odd with 5mm of 
> wadding in there.
> 
> Is there a consensus on a best method to resolve this little dilemma?