Description
Product Overview
The Dual-Gang Slide Potentiometer Kit is a high-quality, dual-channel analog input component designed for DIY electronics projects, audio mixing equipment, and microcontroller-based control interfaces. Featuring a B10K (10k ohm) linear taper resistance element, this slide potentiometer provides smooth, precise, and proportional control across its entire travel length .
The “dual-gang” configuration means this component contains two independent potentiometers operated by a single sliding mechanism . This design is essential for stereo audio applications where both left and right channels must be adjusted simultaneously with perfect tracking. Each channel provides its own analog output, allowing you to read two independent voltage signals from a single slider.
This slide potentiometer is ideal for applications requiring linear motion control such as audio mixing consoles, lighting desks, DJ equipment, test instruments, and DIY electronic control panels. Unlike rotary potentiometers, the linear sliding action offers a visual indication of the current setting, making it particularly useful where at-a-glance status is valuable.
The component is typically mounted on a compact PCB module that breaks out the two independent analog outputs, making it easy to interface with development platforms like Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and STM32 .
Key Features
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Dual-Gang Design: Two independent 10kΩ potentiometers controlled by a single slider – ideal for stereo audio applications and dual-channel control .
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B10K Linear Taper: 10k ohm resistance with linear response curve (B-taper), ensuring the output voltage changes proportionally to slider position .
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Two Independent Analog Outputs: Each channel provides a separate 0-VCC analog voltage signal, allowing you to read both values independently with a microcontroller’s ADC .
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Smooth Slide Mechanism: Provides continuous travel with excellent tactile feedback and minimal sliding noise (typically less than 68mV) .
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Wide Operating Voltage: Compatible with 3.3V to 5V systems, suitable for both Arduino (5V) and ESP32/ESP8266 (3.3V) platforms .
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Standard 3-Pin per Channel Interface: Each gang has three terminals (two fixed ends and one wiper), compatible with standard potentiometer wiring practices .
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Durable Construction: Metal and plastic construction with rated mechanical life of ≥15,000 operating cycles for long-term reliability .
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Versatile Applications: Perfect for audio mixers, lighting control, motor speed adjustment, signal processing, and user interface controls .
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Operating Value |
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| Resistance Value | 10 kΩ ±20% (B10K / B103 marking) |
| Resistance Taper | Linear (B-Taper) |
| Number of Gangs | 2 (Dual) |
| Number of Terminals | 6 (3 pins per gang) |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V – 5V DC |
| Power Rating | 0.25W – 0.5W (typical) |
| Sliding Noise | < 68mV |
| Insulation Resistance | ≥100 MΩ at 500V DC |
| Mechanical Life | ≥15,000 cycles |
| Travel Length | 30mm – 100mm (varies by model) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +70°C |
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