Potentiometer issues

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

If you're worried about "variable resistance", then you might not be understanding the proper use of a potentiometer. You're supposed to connect +5 and (-) across the device, and the wiper goes to the Analog Input. 5 volts is always across the pot. The output is a voltage which is proportional to the turning of the shaft.

That make sense, we'll try that - and you're right, I had no idea how to properly connect...where would one find that out without experimentation and exactly what I'm doing now.

For educational purposes - Why is a larger value potentiometer value synonymous with additional noise?