Sunbeam RHK-EX-BA Controller Mod?

[Judaeus Apella]

I'm looking for an alternative to the Sunbeam RHK-EX-BA Controller but there is none so I'm thinking about modding one.

(See here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811995016)



I'd like to replace the knobs with different ones... I hate those knobs because A.) I think they're tacky and cheap looking, and B.) They're too bright. I don't like flashy blinding LEDs and cheap looking knobs on the front of my cases. I like the classy black steel knobs.

Is it possible to remove them without destroying the device? I also need to know if the metal axles are compatible with other knobs I can buy separately. Does anyone know the answer to these questions?

[Ar3s]

for the sunbeam extreme rheobus, haven't tried it out. But for the previous rheobus thats 22W per channel. Those knobs are compatible with everything i threw at it.

[Judaeus Apella]

Hmmmm... Does anyone know??

Common, someone help me out! I know some of you have this controller, yank a knob off and give me the low down.

Grrrr

[jdmR]

just tried to yank it off, didnt come off. sorry bruh. after reading your post it kinda intrigued me as well to see what i could do but no luck. i know what someone did on here was take off the face plate and mod their stock 5.25 bay plate to fit the knobs.

[Jsunn]

I am looking to mod mine as well. I was thinking about painting (spray painting) the knobs black and removing the paint in the hole that is black now.

I still may do that.

[Serpentarius]

easy ... get some masking tape, mask the area, and spray paint the knobs

[Judaeus Apella]

But I want aluminum or stainless steel knobs....

How about just pinching them with a wrench till they just crack apart? I think they're probably glued on or have one of those little plastic clickers inside that locks it on by fitting into a groove.

[Serpentarius]

if you're seriously ... want to remove the knobs ... use the dremel and shave/grind it off .. it should show the inner designs .. if it's removable it should be .. or else you might have to shave/grind everything ..

then for that aluminium knobs ... even it doesnt fit .. use epoxy to glue it, wait 24hrs .. voila

[Judaeus Apella]

The last time this happened with something very similar... forgot what it was, I just started lightly chewing a small wrench around it, it kept cracking until it was all white then it just fell off on its own. I'm thinking that would probably be a better idea than my dremel.... With the dremel, I might accidentally slip and damage the unit or go too deep and screw up the metal axle.

[Jsunn]

Post pics when you get started.

-Jason

[Judaeus Apella]

Why don't you do it...? You own one already...

[nderscore]

You can pull off the knobs with pliers.

[Judaeus Apella]

What size knobs does it use??

[nderscore]

Excuse the pic, have to be in class soon. I would say 5-6mm knobs.

[Judaeus Apella]

Looks like 6. Thanks so much!

Hey, I used to have an online store in my favorites on my computer, but that rig blew up this year. They sell used stuff, unused stuff, stuff bought in auctions... including a HUGE supply of all types of knobs... Anyone know of a store like that online? I'm having a lot of trouble finding the place again. Anyone seen this store before?

[moiraesfate]

Wow, thanks guys. I actually wanted to buy that one but hated the knobs. That helps.

If you're going to buy one of those, try newegg or xoxide or a trusted place like that.

[Judaeus Apella]

I already have it in my shopping cart wish list... I have for two weeks. I just need a good electronics online outlet. Hard to find a place with a good selection of nobs that don't just include plastic and one color metal knobs. I'm looking for metal with some black paint on them... but not solid black. I love that kinda stuff. I plan on having rims like that on a car one day.

[cardnut99668]

If you replace the knobs, there will still be the LED glow around them, right? I've been eying one of these as well.

[Judaeus Apella]

Yeah, but if its a solid color it will just backlight it against the panel. It won't be 6 brightly colored nobs blinding you in a dark room. And if its till too bright, those LEDs have a date with some wire cutters. snip snip! Or I guess maybe I could just solder some different ones in there. Shouldn't be too dificult.

[LuckyNV]

thanks for the pics, gonna pull mine and marker pen the LEDs

[Judaeus Apella]

So.... does anyone know where to get aluminum 6mm knobs?? (That DON'T cost 4 or 5 dollars each? Thats freakin stupid. I won't pay that.)

[LuckyNV]

You can pull off the knobs with pliers.

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Well I tried this and the knobs simply would not budge, and I think I can spot a bit of glue holding them in...

Anyway, ended up bending the LEDs inwards and shoving in a few layers of cloth, now its really really dull, I'll have to wait till tonight and see how much the improvement is

[nderscore]

Well I tried this and the knobs simply would not budge, and I think I can spot a bit of glue holding them in...

Make sure you grab the knobs from the side like this.



If you grab it from the front, then you do not have a sufficient grip and it won't move.

The wrong way


I believe there is no glue that holds them together as I was able to remove the knobs off of two units manufactured a year apart.

[LuckyNV]

I tried both ways, I didn't remove the plastic front though, anyway, main aim was to dull/block the LEDs which I have, I must take night time pic when I get my camera back.
It's gone from total room illumination to barely visible, I'll see how its like at night

[Judaeus Apella]

Well mine should be arriving Monday. I'll let you guys know if I have any trouble removing them. I just got another idea. What about just laying all the knobs out on a peice of paper, and just spraying them with black plastic paint?