Potentiometers & Knobs
Shop potentiometers, trimpots, rotary encoders, slide pots, and knobs for your electronics projects. From simple volume controls to precision multi-turn trimpots and I2C digital potentiometers, we stock a wide range for hobbyists, STEM educators, and professional designers alike.
Whether you're building a custom controller, tuning a circuit, or adding user input to a maker project, you'll find the right component here — with fast shipping across Australia.
Potentiometer with Built In Knob - 10K ohm
SKU: LB-LS2921 | Brand: Little Bird
Comes as a standard 10K ohm linear potentiometer with 0.1" spacing it works great for prototyping. It has a nice feel, tweaking it is quite satisfying.These are used on the crack the code shield.1 x Potentiomete...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
EC11 Rotary Encoder Module
SKU: DF-SEN0235 | Brand: DFRobot
The DFRobot 360 degree rotary encoder module is based and designed on the EC11 rotary encoder button. The module has three signal terminals: terminals A & B are encoder output; terminal C is the button signal outp...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Rotary Potentiometer - 10k Ohm, Linear
SKU: SF-COM-09939 | Brand: SparkFun
An adjustable potentiometer can open up many interesting user interfaces. Turn the pot and the resistance changes. Connect VCC to an outer pin, GND to the other, and the center pin will have a voltage that varies f...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Dual-axis XY Joystick Module
SKU: LB-LR0001 | Brand: Little Bird
This convenient little module allows you to control both the X-axis and Y-axis using two 10k potentiometers. Also featured is an additional pushbutton switch providing another optional input for your project....
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Breadboard trim potentiometer [10K]
SKU: AF-356 | Brand: Adafruit
These are our favorite trim pots, perfect for breadboarding and prototyping. They have a long grippy adjustment knob and with 0.1" spacing, they plug into breadboards or perfboards with ease. This is the same pot t...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Rotary Encoder Module
SKU: LB-LR0024 | Brand: Little Bird
The rotary encoder is an electro-mechanical switch. Its output signal can be used to determine the direction that its knob is being rotated. Not only that, but it is also capable of continuous rotation, unlike a regul...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
160 pcs 5mm 8 Colours Tactile Push Button
SKU: LB-LS0199 | Brand: Little Bird
A colourful assortment of 160 miniature tactile push buttons in eight different colours, neatly organised in a handy storage container. Perfect for adding colour-coded inputs to your electronics projects. Key Feature...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Potentiometer Control Rotary Knob White
SKU: LB-LS0069 | Brand: Little Bird
The knob is designed to set directly on the potentiometer's ridges so it's an easy & secure fit. It has a nice feel, with a solid grip, tweaking it is quite fulfilling This is the white version and it has a nice de...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Adafruit DS3502 I2C Digital 10K Potentiometer Breakout - STEMMA QT
SKU: AF-4286 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit DS3502 is an I2C-controlled digital potentiometer that lets your microcontroller adjust resistance programmatically — no manual knob-turning required. Simply send a command over I2C from an Arduino, Circu...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Potentiometer Control Rotary Knob Orange
SKU: LB-LS0067 | Brand: Little Bird
The knob is designed to set directly on the potentiometer's ridges so it's an easy & secure fit. It has a nice feel, with a rubbery grip, tweaking it is quite fulfilling This is the orange version and it has a nice...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Trimpot 10K with Knob
SKU: SF-COM-09806 | Brand: SparkFun
There are lots of trimpots out there. Some are very large, some so small they require a screwdriver. Here at Little Bird, we just needed a simple one that worked. This 10K trimmable potentiometer has a small knob...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Adafruit ANO Rotary Navigation Encoder Breakout PCB
SKU: AF-5221 | Brand: Adafruit
This breakout PCB converts the ANO rotary navigation encoder's non-standard pinout into a straightforward, breadboard-friendly header strip. The ANO encoder combines a rotary encoder with directional and centre-push b...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Potentiometer Control Rotary Knob Blue
SKU: LB-LS0071 | Brand: Little Bird
The knob is designed to set directly on the potentiometer's ridges so it's an easy & secure fit. It has a nice feel, with a solid grip, tweaking it is quite fulfilling This is the blue version and it has a nice dee...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Rotary Encoder
SKU: SF-COM-09117 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 12-step rotary encoder with a nice ‘clicking’ feel. It’s breadboard friendly, and has a pretty handy select switch (by pushing in on the knob). The encoder is different from a potentiometer in that an enc...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Slide Pot - Small (10k Linear Taper)
SKU: SF-COM-11620 | Brand: SparkFun
A compact linear-taper slide potentiometer rated at 10 kΩ and 0.1 W. This small slider features solder tab connections, a 20 mm travel distance, and two mounting holes for easy installation. Key Features Linear Tap...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob - Silver - 20mm Diameter
SKU: AF-5528 | Brand: Adafruit
This Anodised Aluminium Machined Knob in silver is a premium upgrade for any rotary encoder or potentiometer. Solid machined aluminium with knurled sides for a secure grip and a shiny anodised finish that looks right ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Gravity: 360 Degree Rotary Encoder Module
SKU: DF-SEN0502 | Brand: DFRobot
This looks like a potentiometer, but it’s an encoder switch. It is a cascadable 360 ° rotary encoder switch with 20 pulses per revolution, and each pulse corresponds to a detent. There are LED lights set for each dete...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Potentiometer Module
SKU: LB-LS1673 | Brand: Little Bird
This Potentiometer Module is from our Micro:bit 24 bit kit. You're probably already familiar with using a potentiometer as they are commonly found on many electrical devices, such as in audio equipment where they a...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Potentiometer Control Rotary Knob Red
SKU: LB-LS0070 | Brand: Little Bird
The knob is designed to set directly on the potentiometer's ridges so it's an easy & secure fit. It has a nice feel, with a solid grip, tweaking it is quite fulfilling This is the red version and it has a nice deep...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Blue Latching On/Off Switch
SKU: AF-1476 | Brand: Adafruit
A 16mm illuminated pushbutton with a built-in blue LED and latching on/off action. Press once to switch on, press again to switch off — ideal for power switches, mode selectors, and control panels. The LED is wired i...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep