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Unread 01-09-2016, 14:18
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Re: Sensor for linear distance

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Originally Posted by Mike Schreiber View Post
I believe a string pot is just a normal pot with a torsion spring and string integrated (think internals of a badge holder). I've seen several teams make their own with badge holders or in one case a retractable dog leash.
The string pot being sold by AndyMark started life as a Luminary Micro badge holder and a 10-turn pot from Mouser.
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