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04-02-2007, 13:54

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Re: Potentiometer with ADC

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Originally Posted by Shinigami2057

Is there something wrong with the pot? (It's wired correctly)

Define "correctly".

Use a voltmeter to look at the signal (white) wire. It should vary from 0 volts to 5 volts as you turn the pot. If it only gets up to a few millivolts, it's possible that you have the ground and wiper connections swapped.

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