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Unread 20-12-2005, 22:54
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Re: Cheapest and easiest way to slow down a motor

In Al's drawing of the simple pot and transistor setup, how do I know which way to oreint the transistor so the pns go to the right places. I know where the middle one goes, but how do I know which way the others go, or does it not matter? Does that trapezoidal shape represent the shape of the actual transistor? Does the arrow signify something?
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