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A 5K Rotary Potentiometer shown with a pencil for scale.

A picture showing a caliper measuring a 5k rotary potentiometer .6675 inches

A caliper holding a 5K potentiometer showing a measurement of .9550 inches.

5K Potentiometer Panel Mount

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5K Potentiometer - Rotary

$0.95

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Introduction:

A three terminal resistor that serves as a voltage divider and a variable resistor (rheostat). Also functions as a position transducer when operated by a mechanism. Perfect for Joystick modding.

Description:

The potentiometer can be used as a voltage divider to obtain a manually adjustable output voltage at the slider from a fixed input voltage applied across the two ends of the potentiometer.

Potentiometers are also very widely used as a part of displacement transducers because of the simplicity of construction and because they can give a large output signal.

Potentiometers can also be used as position feedback devices for motion control.

Mounting Style: Panel
Taper: Audio
Resistance: 5 kOhms
Power Rating: 200 mW
Shaft Diameter: 6 mm
Shaft Length: 15 mm

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