What is a good potentiometer?

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1

Hi,

is a 10k Potentiometer a good idea to use for a Arduio?
I just want to read inputs on an analog pin...

Thanks a lot!

Pcace

2

Yes 10k is fine. You'll want a linear taper pot, not logarithmic.

3

I got the below pots and they work well with the arduino.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-10K-Ohm-B10K-Knurled-Shaft-Linear-Rotary-Taper-Potentiometer-/260985203825?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc3ee2c71