Thread: Potentiometer Problems
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Unread 08-02-2007, 18:59
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Re: Potentiometer Problems
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Originally Posted by RyanN View Post
Don't you mean 1 to red, 2 to white, and 3 to black, or 1 to black, 2 to white, 3 to red? Or did I confuse something. I think if you do this, you will release some magic smoke. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I have our potentiometer connected this way and I'm about to connect it tomorrow. Please Please reply.
Why do I always screw things up when I'm trying to help someone? Yes, your wiring is right. 1 to red, 2 to white, 3 to black. There won't be any smoke if you do it incorrectly, though.
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