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Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 5K Linear
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An Alpha 5K linear potentiometer with right-angle PC mount pins spaced at 0.2" — perfect for plugging directly into a breadboard or perfboard during prototyp...
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An Alpha 5K linear potentiometer with right-angle PC mount pins spaced at 0.2" — perfect for plugging directly into a breadboard or perfboard during prototyping. When you're ready for a permanent build, mount it to a panel using the included washer and hex nut.
Key Features
- 5K Ohm Linear Taper – Smooth, consistent rotation with no loose play
- Breadboard-Friendly – Right-angle pins at 0.2" spacing plug directly into breadboards and perfboards
- Panel Mountable – Includes washer and hex nut for permanent installation in project enclosures
- Round 6mm Shaft – Nominally 6mm diameter (approx. 6.3mm measured), compatible with standard knobs
- Alpha Brand – Known for reliability and consistency in potentiometers
Specifications
- Resistance: 5K ohm
- Taper: Linear (B)
- Body Size: 16mm single-gang
- Mount Type: Right-angle PC mount
- Pin Spacing: 0.2" (5.08mm)
- Shaft: Round, ~6mm diameter
Ideal For
- Breadboard prototyping with analogue input
- Volume, brightness, and speed controls
- Arduino and microcontroller analogue input projects
- Panel-mounted controls in project enclosures
Package Contents
- 1× Alpha 5K linear potentiometer (16mm, right-angle PC mount)
- 1× Washer
- 1× Hex nut
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- potentiometer
- A variable resistor usually turned with a knob or shaft to create an adjustable electrical signal. It is often used for inputs such as volume, brightness or position, so it helps beginners learn how a microcontroller reads changing values.
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