I like that these came with Knobs that fit the potentiometers, they are of excellent quality with high percision! I will be using these for an adjustable voltage regulator that uses TL431 adjustable reference source.
Pros
Passive Components
Cons
The potentiometer lacks any built-in protection against electrical overloads, making it prone to short-circuits and burnouts
These seemed fine until I installed them and realized that the four that I bought were somehow all defective. I was trying to diagnose a problem with the project these were installed on, then got frustrated and left the project alone. Once I got back to the project and found that these potentiometers were not working properly, it was too late to return and I can't find how to contact the seller. Either there was a bad run of there or they are just cheap garbage. Either way I would steer clear…
Pros
Excelentes
Cons
The potentiometer's construction is flimsy and cheap, making it prone to damage during installation
Nice quality. I wish it came with some instruction as there are 3 wire connection points, but I was able to figure out which two to use with a multimeter.
Pros
Weight : 60G; package content : 2 x Potentiometer + 2 x A03 knob
Cons
The potentiometer's 10-turn design is too slow and tedious for applications that require quick adjustments
These were installed in a bench power supply to get a "fine" control of voltage and current limit. They worked just fine for a while, then started to get sloppy holding their value - just like an old volume control in a vintage stereo. Inexcusable. The Chinese are incapable of making any kind of lasting electrical connections - as we've all seen it so many times before.
Lightning hit our gate opener, TWICE! Each time, along with a fried circuit board in the control box, a potentiometer in the actuator arm was blown apart. These have the same specs, but not a flatted shaft. A grinder and file made them fit in place, and after soldering on wires and reassembling, I have 2 working actuator arms again. (saving me hundreds of dollars)
Pros
Bought the wrong ohm, but that’s on me. These did what they said.
Cons
The potentiometer's knob is difficult to turn, making adjustments a frustrating task
Steady resistance control, doesn't jump around. Its wirewound, not a carbon strip, so it has a ribbed feel to the action, not a bad thing. I used for dimming 12V/12W led lighting strip, works great.
Pros
Connection markings a little confusing.
Cons
The potentiometer is susceptible to drift over time, causing inaccuracies in measurements
I received the 10-turn pots with knobs, but there was only one knob setscrew loose in the package. I wrote asking to get another setscrew, but received no reply
Pros
Industrial Electrical
Cons
The potentiometer's wire wound design makes it more prone to noise and interference, leading to inaccurate readings
On the normal potentiometer, the two pins that connect to the end of the track or typically on the outside edges, and the pin that is connected to the wiper of the potentiometer is in the middle. On this potentiometer, the pin that is connected to the wiper is on the end farthest from the knob. There is a small diagram I did not see at first on the side of the potentiometer and I wired it up wrong making me think it was defective. And upon closer inspection and testing I was able to find the…
Pros
Love 'em... Very nice, smooth action. Will be awesome in my projects.
Cons
The size of the potentiometer is too large, making it difficult to fit in tight spaces
good thing you get two, because one was defective. Poor quality. No more radio shack, so you have to order from Ebay and hope. Also, you'll need to buy extra washers for the "back" of the threaded shaft, not included. In our case, we stole the hardware from the second junk pot. Couldn't return, since it was already soldered in place.
Pros
Very satisfied with this product. Delivered as described. Would buy again.
Cons
It only comes in a limited resistance range, limiting its versatility for different applications