Alby's knob

An Arduino (micro or da vinci) USB volume control knob

Features

• Volume knob controls your computers intenal volume control (like a keyboard would)
• Volume UP, DOWN and PAUSE (on press)
• Works on any operating systems with no drivers required
• plug and play

Parts

• Arduino MICRO - https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMicro
• Rotary Encoder with push button - http://www.amazon.com/Position-Degree-Rotary-Encoder-Button/dp/B00KHTLWU6
• Wire - https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9140
• USB cable

Setup

1. Download Arduino 1.0.5 (with IDE) - https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/OldSoftwareReleases
2. Add Multimedia Keys to your Arduino
   • Follow Stefan Jones's Steps for adding Multimedia Keys - http://stefanjones.ca/blog/arduino-leonardo-remote-multimedia-keys/
3. Update Arduino with modified version of 1.0.5 + Multimedia Keys

or

1. Use my pre-prepared 'Arduino-1.0.5+MediaKeys'

Sketch

My Project

I have also included a photo of my project.

Let me know how your project turns out!

Alby Babrber @albybarber