Rotary Potentiometer (10 KOhm)

Overview

Elevate your electronics projects with the MOKWN 10K Ohm Rotary Potentiometer. This versatile analog input device gives you precise, continuous control over voltage and current in your circuits. Whether you're building a volume control, adjusting motor speed, or calibrating a sensor, this potentiometer is a fundamental component for any maker, student, or engineer.

Key Features

• 10K Ohm Resistance: Ideal for a wide range of analog circuits, providing a balanced load for most microcontrollers (like Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi).
• Rotary Design: Smooth, 300-degree rotation for precise adjustments.
• Durable Construction: Built with a robust metal shaft and a long-lasting carbon track, ensuring consistent performance over many rotations.
• Standard Pinout: Features three solderable lugs (terminals) that are compatible with breadboards, PCBs, and jumper wires.
• Compact Size: Fits easily into enclosures and prototypes without taking up too much space.

Technical Specifications

• Resistance: 10K Ohm ±20%
• Type: Rotary Potentiometer (Single-turn)
• Rotation Angle: 300° ± 10°
• Shaft Length: 15mm (approx.)
• Shaft Diameter: 6mm
• Mounting Type: Panel-mount (with nut and washer)
• Terminal Type: Solder lugs (PCB mount also possible)
• Rated Power: 0.1W (100mW) at 50V DC
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +85°C
• Dimensions: Body diameter 16mm, total height 23mm

Applications & Use Cases

• Volume and Tone Controls: Perfect for audio amplifiers, synthesizers, and sound modules.
• Motor Speed Control: Adjust the speed of DC motors or servo motors in robotics projects.
• Brightness Control: Dim LEDs or control display backlights.
• Sensor Calibration: Fine-tune analog sensor thresholds and offsets.
• User Interface Input: Create knobs for user-adjustable settings on your custom devices.
• Education: A must-have for learning about voltage dividers and analog-to-digital conversion.

What's Included

• 1x Rotary Potentiometer (10K Ohm)
• 1x Mounting Nut and Washer

Compatibility

• Microcontrollers: Works seamlessly with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, and any other MCU with an analog input.
• Breadboards: Can be directly inserted into breadboards using jumper wires.
• PCBs: Solder lugs allow for through-hole mounting on custom PCBs.
• Power Supplies: Can handle up to 50V DC, making it compatible with most low-voltage electronics.

MOKWN Recommendation

This 10K potentiometer is a staple for any electronics toolkit. Whether you're a student learning the basics or an experienced maker prototyping a new design, this component offers reliable performance at an unbeatable price. Stock up and keep your projects moving!