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Product Description (Detailed):

Gain precise analog control over your electronic circuits with our versatile 10K ohm Potentiometer – a Rotary Variable Resistor (3-Pin) complete with a convenient Knob. This essential component is a must-have for hobbyists, educators, and engineers alike, providing an intuitive way to adjust voltage, resistance, or signal levels in real-time. Whether you're dimming LEDs, controlling motor speeds, or adjusting audio volume, this 10K pot offers seamless manipulation.

A potentiometer functions as a three-terminal variable resistor. The two outer pins connect to the ends of the resistive track, while the center pin (wiper) moves along this track. By rotating the integrated knob, you can change the resistance between the wiper and either end terminal, effectively creating a voltage divider. This makes it ideal for providing a variable analog input to microcontrollers like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32, allowing users to control parameters within their code. This particular model typically features a linear taper, meaning the resistance changes uniformly with the rotation angle, which is suitable for most general-purpose control applications.

With its 10K ohm resistance range, this potentiometer is incredibly versatile. Common applications include setting reference voltages, fine-tuning sensor thresholds, adjusting display contrast, creating interactive user interfaces, and much more. The included knob ensures comfortable and accurate manual adjustments, enhancing user experience in your projects. Its standard 3-pin configuration allows for easy integration into breadboards and printed circuit boards, making prototyping and permanent installations straightforward. Lightweight, durable, and reliable, our 10K ohm Rotary Variable Resistor is the perfect component to add intuitive, human-interface control to your next electronic design.

The 10KΩ potentiometer is a versatile rotary variable resistor with three terminals: two fixed and one adjustable wiper. It's used in a wide range of analog electronic circuits for adjusting signal levels, voltage settings, and controlling output such as volume, speed, or intensity.

This component is breadboard-compatible, easy to solder onto PCBs, and often paired with Arduino and microcontroller-based projects for analog input and control. Common uses include voltage divider circuits, sensor calibration, and analog signal tuning.

Some variants include a knob for manual adjustments, making it user-friendly in panel-mounted or enclosure applications.

Key Features:

• Resistance Value: 10KΩ (10,000 ohms)

• Type: Rotary potentiometer (3-pin)

• Function: Variable resistor / voltage divider

• Includes optional knob for smooth adjustment

• Easy to use with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, breadboards, and PCBs

• High-quality rotation with long operational life

• Ideal for audio, analog sensors, DIY electronics, and automation

Technical Specifications:

How to Use:

1. Use center pin (wiper) and one side pin to get a variable resistance.

2. Use all three pins to create a voltage divider.

3. Connect to Arduino analog input (A0–A5) to read and tune analog values.

4. Rotate the knob to adjust output from 0V to input voltage (e.g., 5V).

Example: In Arduino, connect side pin to GND, other side pin to 5V, and wiper to A0 for analog input reading.

Applications:

• Volume control in audio systems

• Adjustable brightness or speed control

• Analog sensor calibration

• Voltage divider circuits in DIY electronics

• Input control for Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects

• Panel-mounted knobs for enclosures

Package Includes:

• 1 × 10KΩ Potentiometer (Rotary, 3-Pin)