{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-cnc-machined-knob-set-one-long-black","title":"Orion Optics UK KN40GP CNC machined Mount Knob set","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock plastic knobs on equatorial mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision CNC machined aluminum construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable black anodized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits common 6mm diameter worm shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with EQ4, EQ5, and Vixen-style mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one extended-length knob for improved clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKN40GP CNC machined Mount Knob set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KN40GP CNC machined Mount Knob set is a direct, high-precision upgrade for popular equatorial mounts using a 6mm worm shaft, including the EQ4, EQ5, and Vixen series, replacing standard-issue plastic controls with solid, machined aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCNC Machined Aluminum: A Precision Upgrade for 6mm Shafts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDitch the flexible, imprecise feel of stock plastic knobs. This set is CNC machined from solid aluminum for a zero-flex fit on any mount with a 6mm worm shaft. The black anodized finish adds exceptional durability against wear and corrosion, ensuring these knobs will outlast the mount itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErgonomic Control: Extended Knob for Unobstructed Slewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes one standard and one extended-length knob, a deliberate ergonomic choice. The longer knob is intended for the RA axis, providing better leverage and ensuring your hand clears the mount body and declination housing during manual slewing. The deep knurling on both knobs provides a positive, non-slip grip, making fine manual adjustments easy even when wearing gloves on a cold night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the KN40GP knob set fit my equatorial mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is designed for any mount that uses slow-motion control knobs on a \u003cstrong\u003e6mm diameter worm shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a confirmed fit for most EQ4, EQ5, and Vixen GP-style mounts. Before ordering, you can verify by measuring the shaft diameter on your current knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the advantage of the KN40GP aluminum knobs over the stock plastic ones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantages are durability and precision.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC machined aluminum offers superior rigidity and will not crack or become brittle in the cold like plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The machined knurling provides a much more secure grip for finer, more controlled adjustments, especially with gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid connection to the worm shaft provides better tactile feedback, eliminating the \"spongy\" feel of plastic knobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is one knob in the KN40GP set longer than the other?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended knob is designed for the Right Ascension (RA) axis. Its extra length provides clearance, preventing your hand from bumping into the mount's declination assembly or motor housings as you track an object across the sky. This makes for smoother, uninterrupted manual tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install the KN40GP mount knobs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is typically very simple. Most stock knobs are held in place by a small set screw on the side of the knob's collar. You will need a small Allen key or screwdriver to loosen the old knob, slide it off the 6mm shaft, slide the new KN40GP knob on, and tighten its set screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the KN40GP knobs make it easier to manually track Jupiter with my Vixen GP mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. When observing planets like Jupiter at high magnification, you need to make constant, smooth adjustments. The superior grip and solid feel of the KN40GP knobs allow for much finer and more responsive control over the mount's worm gear, making it easier to keep the planet perfectly centered in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI use an EQ5 mount for imaging the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). Can the KN40GP knobs help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. While you'll be using motor drives for the exposure, the KN40GP knobs are invaluable during setup. They allow you to make precise, deliberate framing adjustments to center the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) perfectly without needing to use the hand controller's slew buttons, which can sometimes overshoot your target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKN40GP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC Machined Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEQ4, EQ5, Vixen GP-style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eCNC Machined Mount Knob (Standard Length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eCNC Machined Mount Knob (Extended Length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/orion-optics-uk-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Optics UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942562951453,"sku":"OOUK-CNC-MACHINED-KNOB-SET-ONE","price":187.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-KN40GP-CNC-machined-Mount-Knob-set-KN40GP-1_f5991b56-8bb5-4f6e-9540-05d66e56d4b2.jpg?v=1789607930","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/orion-optics-uk-cnc-machined-knob-set-one-long-black","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}