Source for 3 turn pots ?

May 19, 2004 4 Replies

In Robot Builder's Bonanza, Gordon suggests 3 turn pots when sensing positioning. While 10, 20, and 25 turn seem to be common, I haven't found a source for 3 turn pots in any of my usual catalogs (Mouser, DigiKey, Jameco).



Are these an especially hard to find item ?


Not really. Look at automotive steering position sensors, like

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John Nagle

I'd never seen a 3-turn unit, and now that I see the price, I know why.

Farnell Stock them.

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they are fairly pricey @ AU$30 ea.

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