Potentiometers are useful in projects that require analog signal calibration. They change resistance depending on how much you adjust the knob, which you can then read with a microcontroller device such as the Arduino to trigger your desired output. This particular potentiometer varies the resistance from ~0 to 1000Ω. The knob is easy to turn, but not that it will shift on its own. The legs are 0.1" apart - perfect for breadboard prototyping.

Specifications

• 1K ohm potentiometer, linear taper
  
• 100,000 Cycle Life
  
• Power: 0.2W
  
• Rotational travel: 300 °
  
• Static Stop Strength: 90 oz-in
  
• Rotational Torque: 0.5 to 1.25 oz-in
• Body: 16mm
  
• Height: 24mm
  
• Weight: 6g

Inclusions: 1 x Potentiometer Panel Mount 1K

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