Potentiometers are very useful in changing the electrical parameters of a system. It is a resistive type potentiometer which you can use to change RC constant of a circuit, changing the voltage level at comparator, changing the audio output volume, changing the brightness of any LCD screen, even measuring the rotary movement if it is used as a transducer, controlling the precise movement of servo motors and other control applications. This potentiometer is a rotary type resistive potentiometer where the wiper moves along the circular path and the total resistance of the resistive part is 5k. Its a 3-pin single turn type rotary potentiometer so you can not control ultra precise applications with it.

Specifications

• Rotary type shaft potentiometer
• 15mm shaft length
• Total Resistance 5k

Product Description

You would have to connect it to a voltage supply at above mentioned pin and connect ground to GND pin and take the output from the middle pin as shown in figure above.

Package Contents

1 WH148 single 3 pin 5k potentiometer

1 Nut