stowaway:
Im not really sure what to expect with POT's.. should it bounce a little around after just moving? and I may use code to average out as you said, or can i smooth the volatages so it gives me a more definite value?
It's a mechanical device. Also the method of getting its value involves charging a capacitor (from memory) and seeing how long it takes to discharge. Minor variations between samples is to be expected a bit.