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Re: Can someone verify that I wired/am using this potentiometer correctly?

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Originally Posted by Herbie_3633 View Post
What do you mean by this? Do you mean put one diode where the PWM connects to the RoboRio and one where the PWM connects to the pot?
You are attempting to use the roboRIO to measure the voltage on the signal pin of the potentiometer. Your voltmeter also measures voltage. With the robot powered on, measure the voltage between the signal pin and ground (whether you do so at the pot or at the roboRIO end is not important though I suspect the pot end will be easier). You should see ~5V at one end of the pot travel and ~0V at the other end.