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Potentiometer

Introduction

A Potentiometer is a variable resistor you change the value by turning it. It's an analog device , in opposite to encoders

Linear / Logarithmic ?

FIXME : Explain the response difference

Trimpots

A Trimpot could have it value adjusted with a screwdriver by turning a part of the pot.

Potentiometers specifications

  • Ohms
  • Response (Linear/Log)
  • Tolerance
  • Taper
  • Wattage rating
  • Package
  • Dual/Single
potentiometer.txt · Last modified: 2016/06/15 12:31 by psykhaze