{"product_id":"potentiometer-10k-single-turn-panel-mount-6mm-shaft-linear-taper","title":"Potentiometer 10KΩ Single-Turn Panel Mount — 6mm Shaft, Linear Taper, with Nut \u0026 Washer","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePotentiometer — 10KΩ Single-Turn, Panel Mount \/ PCB Mount, 6mm Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10KΩ single-turn panel mount potentiometer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most widely used potentiometer value in electronics — the universal choice for \u003cstrong\u003eArduino analog input control knobs, voltage dividers, comparator thresholds, and general-purpose user controls\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a standard \u003cstrong\u003e6mm knurled shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e, smooth ~300° linear rotation, and dual panel\/PCB mounting capability, this potentiometer is the default choice when you need a user-adjustable control in any circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with mounting nut and washer for panel installation. 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Secure with the supplied washer and 10mm nut. Solder wires to the three pins. Add any standard 6mm-shaft knob for user control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCB mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solder directly to PCB using the 5.08mm (0.2″) lead spacing — compatible with standard 0.1″ perfboard hole spacing. Note: leads are not long enough for solderless breadboards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-rotation tab:\u003c\/strong\u003e A locator tab on the body prevents rotation in enclosures with a matching slot. 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