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Variable Brightness (POT)

Potentiometer as variable resistor — analog control

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PotentiometerLEDAnalogVariable
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+9VPOT10kΩR1100ΩLED
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Variable Resistor

A potentiometer is a resistor with a sliding wiper. Turning the knob varies resistance from 0 to 10kΩ, which controls the current.

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