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- | A potentiometer is a variable resistor | + | ====== Potentiometer ====== |
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+ | {{ ::neonking:potentiometers.jpg?direct&500 |}} | ||
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+ | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
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+ | A Potentiometer is a **variable resistor** you change the value by turning it. It's an analog device , in opposite to encoders | ||
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+ | ===== Linear / Logarithmic ? ===== | ||
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+ | //FIXME : Explain the response difference// | ||
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+ | ===== Trimpots ===== | ||
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+ | A Trimpot could have it value adjusted with a screwdriver by turning a part of the pot. | ||
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+ | =====Potentiometers specifications===== | ||
+ | * Ohms | ||
+ | * Response (Linear/Log) | ||
+ | * Tolerance | ||
+ | * Taper | ||
+ | * Wattage rating | ||
+ | * Package | ||
+ | * Dual/Single |