Position Sensors
https://www.electronics-lab.com/article/position-sensors/
Introduction In this article, we will look at a variety of devices that fall under the category of Input Devices and are consequently referred to as “Sensors,” with a focus on Position sensors. The Position Sensor, as its name suggests, detects the position of objects, indicating that they are either referred to or from a […]
Vishay / Sfernice P16 Compact Panel Potentiometers
https://www.electronics-lab.com/vishay-sfernice-p16-compact-panel-potentiometers/
Vishay / Sfernice P16 Compact Panel Potentiometers feature a unique integrated design incorporating the potentiometer and knob in one assembly, with no accessories required. The mounting hardware and terminals are situated on the backside of the panel, reducing the required clearance to a minimum. The Vishay / Sfernice P16 Compact Panel Potentiometers are fully sealed and have an IP67 ingress […]
TinyLoad – Simple Electronic Load based on ATtiny45/85
https://www.electronics-lab.com/tinyload-simple-electronic-load-based-on-attiny45-85/
TinyLoad is a simple electronic constant current dummy load. The ATtiny measures voltage, current and temperature of the heat sink, calculates power, energy and battery capacity, controls the fan and displays all relevant data on the OLED. The button is used to switch between power/resistance and energy/capacity display. The electronic load control circuit, which essentially […]
Vishay launches modular panel potentiometer to provide industry-high rotational torque of 8 Ncm
https://www.electronics-lab.com/vishay-launches-modular-panel-potentiometer-to-provide-industry-high-rotational-torque-of-8-ncm/
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced a new modular panel potentiometer that delivers industry-high rotational torque of 8 Ncm — 200 % higher than the closest competing device — for off-road, aeronautics, and industrial applications. Featuring up to seven modules, the Vishay Sfernice P11H is offered in a compact 12.5 mm size with a 6.35 mm shaft diameter. […]
Closed Loop Analog Position Control using Brushed DC Motor and Potentiometer
https://www.electronics-lab.com/closed-loop-analog-position-control-using-brushed-dc-motor-and-potentiometer/
The project presented here is a low-cost position control closed-loop analog-servo using brushed DC motor and potentiometer as feedback. This project provides all necessary active functions for a closed-loop servo system using a Brushed DC Motor and potentiometer mounted on the output shaft of the DC Motor with Gear. The project is ideally suited for […]
IR Remote Controlled Motorized Potentiometer – Arduino Compatible
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ir-remote-controlled-motorized-potentiometer-arduino-compatible/
This is an Infrared Remote controlled motorized potentiometer controller. It’s an open-source project built on the Arduino platform and compatible with Arduino IDE for custom programming. The project consists ATMEGA328 microcontroller, IR sensor, L293D motor driver, ALPS Motorized potentiometer, a connector for Arduino programming, etc. The L293D H-bridge drives the potentiometer motor, 2 Parallel direction […]
Encoder-Controlled Potentiometer
https://www.electronics-lab.com/encoder-controlled-potentiometer/
Author: Marian Hryntsiv, Documentation Engineer, Dialog Semiconductor Introduction There is a variety of applications where a mechanical potentiometer is part of a user control interface. These mechanical potentiometers can be changed to more updated and reliable encoder-controlled elements and digital rheostats, being components that change the electrical parameters of the signal. In this article, we […]
Motorized Slide Potentiometer Driver
https://www.electronics-lab.com/motorized-slide-potentiometer-driver/
This motorized slide potentiometer is used in lighting and Audio/Video equipment or other similar application. It is a simple solution to control a motorized slide potentiometer using two tactile switches or a microcontroller interface. The project includes bidirectional motor driver L293DD H-Bridge chip, LM555 timer IC to generate the PWM pulse for speed control, and […]
New 6 mm Potentiometer for High Temperature Lead-free SMD Production
https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-6-mm-potentiometer-high-temperature-lead-free-smd-production/
Piher Sensing Systems has re-designed its popular PT-6 Carbon Potentiometer for high temperature lead-free SMD production. High-temperature plastics, flat suction areas for vacuum pipettes optimum assembly and a new pad design enables PIHER’s customers to employ automated placement of this components on their circuit board using reflow solder and thus simplify their manufacturing processes. A […]
3 axis gyroscope that act as potentiometer
https://www.electronics-lab.com/3-axis-gyroscope-act-potentiometer/
Replace any potentiometer with this motion control device in your project! This 3 axis gyroscope is perfect for FPV head tracking, robotics, movement control and more… It allows you to track the movement of the head or arm and convert it in analog signals outputs, exactly like a potentiometer. Like other versions of the mhpro.net’s Gyroscopes, […]