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Ebden	#1 09/06/2010 - 15h50 Top
Class : Apprenti Posts : 2 Registered on : 03/06/2010 Off line	I've put together the following design, but I'd like to know how I could integrate a potentiometer into the system. I know they are used to modify current flowing to lights in homes, but can they do DC? Can they be limited to within a given resistance? What do I want to request at the local electronics shop so I don't come off too much the fool? Edited by Ebden on 09/06/2010 at 19h06.
nadrealista	#2 10/06/2010 - 23h42 Top
Class : Habitué Posts : 84 Registered on : 13/01/2010 Off line	You forgot picture... Why do you want potentiometer? Resistors do their job, they fits everywhere and are cheaper. Besides that you'll need resistor again for safe operation with potentiometer.

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