Is it possible to use it as a shuttle (not jog) wheel for video editing?
There are two basic types of knobs/rings/wheels/dials which allows the user to navigate through audio or video media.
The first type is "jog".
It has no stops and can be spun the entire way around, because it is a rotary incremental encoder. This type depends on tracking the actual motion of the dial: the faster it spins forward or back, the faster it fast-forwards or rewinds. Once the dial stops moving, the media continues playing or remains paused at that point.
The second type is "shuttle".
It has stops on either side, and often has three or so speeds which depend on how far it is turned. Once the wheel is released, it springs back to the middle position and the media pauses or begins playing again.
Both types are widely used in video editing.
SmartKnob has software-defined endstops and virtual detents.
But how strong are they?
From what I saw in the videos, SmartKnob can be used both as a jog and as a shuttle.
But what is the maximum angle (in degrees) that the knob can be turned in shuttle mode before it springs back to its original position?
Source: scottbez1/smartknob