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projects:a4sim:componentinventory:rectilinearpotentiometer

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Rectilinear Potentiometer

The A-4 Trainer came equipped with 3 similar assemblies for the 3 main flight controls, Aileron, Elevator, and Rudder.

To detect the position, each has a “Rectilinear Potentiometer.” This is a linear sliding potentiometer with 6 electrical connections instead of the usual 3.

TerminalFrom - (Minus) Ohms
-0
11.6K
CT (center tap?)6.4K
210.4K
+12.1K

The “S” terminal must be “Slider” which is connected to the Wiper.

The normal connections to use with Arduina DAC would be:

-Ground
SDAC Input
+Vcc or 5V

10/19/2019

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