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Potentiometer Wiring Confusion: Connecting Feet 2 and 3 or Feet 1 and 2?

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  • #1 11734548
    spons9
    Level 9  
    Hello,

    I would like to connect the potentiometer according to the diagram (as in the picture), I got lost or connected with each other:

    A) feet 2 and 3
    if
    B) feet 1 and 2

    Thanks for the help

    Potentiometer Wiring Confusion: Connecting Feet 2 and 3 or Feet 1 and 2?
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  • #2 11734595
    kizek
    Level 35  
    Does not matter. The most important thing is not to combine 1 of 3 :D .
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  • #3 11734607
    karel47
    Level 19  
    Depends on what you need to get.
    It will depend on the connection method whether, for example, by turning it clockwise, you will increase or decrease its resistance.
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  • #4 11734718
    spons9
    Level 9  
    ok i got it, thanks for your help :)
  • #5 12340712
    TOMEKELE
    Level 12  
    Hello.
    I need help with the following matter.
    I would like to get rid of the slide potentiometer, and leave only the rotary potentiometer (I do not know how to connect it after cutting the slide pot).

    It looks like the diagram:
    Potentiometer Wiring Confusion: Connecting Feet 2 and 3 or Feet 1 and 2?
    all I could find about the rotary potentiometer is:
    ARC 1k2w current adjustment potentiometer
    SYMBOL:
    B1K-20/3
    RV28P
    B102-20 / 3
    After the symbol RV28P, I found such information:
    Potentiometer Wiring Confusion: Connecting Feet 2 and 3 or Feet 1 and 2?

    In addition, if it was possible, I would like to replace the above-mentioned rotary potentiometer with another one.
    I found a few but I don't know if they would be good (due to the resistance). For example like this:
    symbol: wth118-1a-2w
    Potentiometer Wiring Confusion: Connecting Feet 2 and 3 or Feet 1 and 2?

    And, of course, how to combine it so that everything works.
    Thank you in advance for your help . Regards.

    I forgot to write down how it works for the moment. I set the amperage (let's say 50 amps) with the rotary potentiometer, and I can regulate the slider between: 0 A - 50 A

    karel47, I'll try tomorrow.
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  • #6 12353452
    karel47
    Level 19  
    Hello.
    Try to connect like this.

    Potentiometer Wiring Confusion: Connecting Feet 2 and 3 or Feet 1 and 2?
  • #7 12358407
    TOMEKELE
    Level 12  
    Thanks a lot karel47. It works the same with each potentiometer.
    Instead of the original one, I put another one, because that one is plastic crap.

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the correct wiring of a potentiometer, specifically whether to connect feet 2 and 3 or feet 1 and 2. A participant clarifies that the critical aspect is not to connect feet 1 and 3, as this could lead to incorrect functionality. The connection method will affect whether resistance increases or decreases when the potentiometer is turned. Additionally, another user seeks guidance on replacing a slide potentiometer with a rotary potentiometer, providing various model numbers and asking for advice on compatibility and wiring. The community offers diagrams and confirms that the wiring principles apply universally across different potentiometers.
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