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Re: Potentiometers

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Originally Posted by electroken View Post
I would go no higher than 10k if I couldn't get a 1k unit. A 1k pot will only draw 0.005 amps from the analog bumper. You won't even notice that.
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Originally Posted by Retired Starman View Post
I'd stick to 10K or so for good results without pulling too much current.
Is 5 ma too much ?