3D preview of Thumb Knob with Pointer
Loading the interactive model…
Interactive 3D model of Thumb Knob with Pointer

Mechanical parts

Thumb Knob with Pointer

1 views
Bounding box
10.0 × 12.0 × 5.0 mm
Engine
Precision B-rep
Parameters
9
Published
October 30, 2026

Download

Free to download and use. See the terms.

The prompt

Design ONE thumb knob with pointer, 3D-printable, print 2 copies. Units cm, FDM. Round knob dia 1.0, thickness 0.5, fine grip ridges on the edge. Centre through-hole dia 0.33 for an M3 screw, with a screw-head recess dia 0.6 x 0.25 deep on the outer face. Pointer: a small triangular tab on the top edge extending 0.2 beyond the circle, pointing straight up, so it points at the engraved tick marks. Flat back face so it sits against a wall. Export STEP + STL.

Parameters

NameValueRange
Knob Diameter1 cm0.4 – 3
Knob Thickness0.5 cm0.2 – 1.5
Centre Bore (M3 clearance)0.33 cm0.15 – 0.8
Screw-Head Recess Diameter0.6 cm0.3 – 1.4
Screw-Head Recess Depth0.25 cm0.05 – 0.4
Grip Ridge Count36 count8 – 90
Grip Ridge Depth0.03 cm0.005 – 0.1
Pointer Overhang Beyond Circle0.2 cm0.05 – 0.8
Pointer Base Width0.35 cm0.1 – 1

Every value above is a live dimension. Open a model like this in the editor and each one becomes a slider you can drag before exporting.

Thumb Knob with Pointer - Free CAD Model (STEP, STL) | TextoCAD