Good rotary encoder for preamp project

[mbcouple]

Can anyone recomend a 3-axis rotary for a preamp project? I am looking for fluid movement, reasonable price, and high reliability. I also need it to have the depress feature (hence 3-axis).
Thanks
Hans

[I_Forgot]

I'm not sure what 3 axis means, but I assume you mean gray code output plus a N.O. push button.

I have used the Grayhill 61C seriess devices. You can get them with 32 detents per revolution and a pushbutton shaft. Lifetime exceeds yours, and they only cost about US$20. The detents and button are quite clicky in both feel and sound, but you can get them without detents if you prefer a smooth, quiet turning experience.

Digikey has them for $22.

I_F

[mbcouple]

Thanks, that is exactly what i meant by 3-axis. Will check them out.

[I_Forgot]

I am surprised by the number of electronics companies selling uCs and LCD displays who do not also carry any type of rotary encoder. Weirrrrrdddddd!

I_F

[Neil Davis]

Originally posted by I_Forgot
I have used the Grayhill 61C seriess devices. You can get them with 32 detents per revolution and a pushbutton shaft. Lifetime exceeds yours, and they only cost about US$20. I_F

I used the 61C but wasn't real happy with the amount of play in the plastic shafts and I ended up replacing them. They are fine for smaller knobs, but if you want a smoother feel for large knobs, the 61B series is much better. They have a polished steel shaft with more a precise feel, although the price was about $45 at Newark.