Potentiometer Carbon 5K Ohm

The Potentiometer Carbon 5K Ohm is a variable resistor with a 5 kΩ carbon resistive track and three terminals. Moving the wiper along the track changes the resistance between the middle pin and each outer pin, so you can use it as an adjustable voltage divider for controls, settings and analog inputs in Arduino, audio and power projects.

Potentiometer Carbon 5K Ohm Specifications

• Resistance: 5 kΩ between the two outer pins
• Track: carbon
• Terminals: 3 (two track ends and the wiper)
• Use: adjustable voltage divider or variable resistor

Potentiometer Carbon 5K Ohm Applications

• Analog input controls for Arduino and ESP32, read with analogRead()
• Adjusting speed, brightness or threshold levels
• Volume and tone controls in simple audio circuits
• Setting reference voltages in comparator and op-amp circuits
• Electronics classes and prototyping

What's in the Box

• 1 × 5 kΩ carbon potentiometer

Tip: Connect the outer pins to 5 V and GND and the middle pin to an analog input to read the position of the control. To use it as a variable resistor, use the middle pin and one outer pin only, and keep the current low: carbon tracks are made for signal levels, not for carrying load current.

Orders placed before 14:00 are ready for pickup the same day. Delivery across Lebanon usually takes 1–3 working days.