Thread: Limited OI Range From Linear Slide Potentiometers
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Unread 05-02-2007, 11:54
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Re: Limited OI Range From Linear Slide Potentiometers
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Originally Posted by Chaychay View Post
Mr. Pierce, we tried disconnecting the ground as well, and got the exact same range of data from the OI. (0-255, but from 80% motion of pot)

Mr. Anderson, what is the "low end" of the pot?, what is the "wiper"?, sorry about my lack of terminology. Why a 22K resistor, why not say, a 50K?

Thanks for your help!
Jay,

Read paragraph 3 of page 5 of this document to understand what is happening.

Regards,

Mike
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