{"product_id":"10k-potentiometer-linear-taper-10k-ohm-rotary","title":"10k Potentiometer - Linear Taper, 10k Ohm, Rotary","description":"\u003ch1\u003e10k Potentiometer — 10k Ohm Linear Taper Rotary Variable Resistor\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 10k potentiometer is a fundamental electronic component that acts as a variable voltage divider. By rotating the knob, you can adjust the output voltage from 0V to the supply voltage, making it ideal for control and sensing. It uses a linear taper, meaning the resistance change is directly proportional to the rotation angle. Whether you're building a prototype on a breadboard or a permanent project, this potentiometer provides reliable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10k Ohm (10,000 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear (B-type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 Watt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Turns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle turn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control for an audio amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness control for an LED dimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable threshold for a sensor circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser input for a microcontroller-based game controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 10k potentiometer plugs directly into standard breadboards and perfboards. It is compatible with 5V and 3.3V microcontrollers such as Arduino Uno, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi Pico. It can function as a standalone voltage divider or interface with ADC inputs for reading analog values. Since it's a high-impedance device, it draws negligible current, making it safe for any microcontroller pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWire the outer terminals to VCC and GND, and connect the center wiper to the analog input pin. To reduce noise, add a 100nF capacitor from wiper to ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the 10k potentiometer works directly with Arduino analog pins. Connect VCC to 5V, GND to GND, and the wiper to A0 for reading values from 0 to 1023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between linear and logarithmic taper?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinear taper (B-type) changes resistance uniformly with rotation, making it ideal for control applications. Logarithmic taper (A-type) is used for audio volume controls because human hearing is logarithmic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this with a 3.3V system like ESP32?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The resistance value is independent of voltage, so it works with any microcontroller analog input. 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