{"product_id":"potentiometer-5k-single-turn-panel-mount-6mm-shaft-linear-taper","title":"Potentiometer 5KΩ Single-Turn Panel Mount — 6mm Shaft, Linear Taper, with Nut \u0026 Washer","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePotentiometer — 5KΩ Single-Turn, Panel Mount \/ PCB Mount, 6mm Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e5KΩ linear taper single-turn potentiometer\u003c\/strong\u003e with a standard \u003cstrong\u003e6mm knurled shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed for both panel mounting through an enclosure and direct PCB soldering. Supplied with mounting nut and washer for panel installation. The 5KΩ value bridges the gap between the low-impedance 1KΩ and the ubiquitous 10KΩ — ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eop-amp feedback networks, audio tone controls, and signal conditioning circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e where a moderate impedance is required without the loading effects of higher values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth ~300° rotation with good linearity makes this potentiometer suitable for user-facing controls in DIY instruments, audio equipment, and bench test gear. The 6mm shaft accepts all standard potentiometer knobs available worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5KΩ (5,000Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear (Type B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±15% (typical measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-turn (~300° rotation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistive Element\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm (knurled, standard knob compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15mm (0.59″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm (0.71″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody + Shaft Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24mm (0.95″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanel Mounting Hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7mm (9\/32″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCB Lead Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.08mm (0.2″) centers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal body, 3 radial leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert shaft through a 7mm (9\/32″) hole in the enclosure panel. 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. Can be snapped off with pliers if not needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5KΩ vs Other Values — When to Choose 5K\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1KΩ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-impedance circuits — motor speed control, low-impedance audio sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5KΩ (this):\u003c\/strong\u003e Op-amp feedback and gain networks, audio tone controls, signal conditioning, moderate-impedance voltage dividers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10KΩ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most common value — Arduino analog input, comparator threshold, general-purpose voltage divider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100KΩ:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-impedance circuits — JFET bias, electret microphone, oscillator frequency control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOp-amp inverting\/non-inverting amplifier gain control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio tone control (bass, treble, mid EQ circuits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal level and sensitivity adjustment in sensor circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench power supply fine-adjust voltage control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY synthesizer and audio effect pedal controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino analog input manual control knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOscillator frequency coarse adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Potentiometer 5KΩ Single-Turn (6mm shaft, linear taper, carbon film)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Mounting nut (10mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Keszoox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674645127403,"sku":"","price":3.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1005\/8731\/files\/Potentiometer-Single-Turn-Panel-Mount-with-Hardware_1.jpg?v=1723007087","url":"https:\/\/keszoox.com\/products\/potentiometer-5k-single-turn-panel-mount-6mm-shaft-linear-taper","provider":"Keszoox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}