The potentiometer I found on digikey seems like it will work, but as Joe told me, is an SMD style and would require some delicate soldering. I think I can handle the soldering, but is there any reason not to use this pot?
http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T061/SectF.pdf
Page 74, 16mm square rotary potentiometer with detents.
Also, I think I can handle the rotary switch and 15k resistor method as well. I think mounting the rotary switch and a knob will be easier than the pot with detents and no shaft with a make shift shaft and knob.
Edit: How would that diagram differ if I put the rotary switch/resistor setup on the RC?
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