# Octopus Linear Slider Potentiometer Brick(EF04061)

## Introduction

OCTOPUS Potentiometer is a simple linear sliding potentiometer electronic building block module which can be used for resistor divider output, HID control panel, electronic building block kit.

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## Products Link

[ELECFREAKS Octopus Linear Slider Potentiometer Brick](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-octopus-linear-slider-potentiometer-brick?_pos=1&_sid=0010c6eab&_ss=r)

## Characteristics

 The 3pins ports is easy to plug and play.

## Specifications


Item | Parameter 
:-: | :-: 
SKU|EF04061
Power Supply|3.3V~5V
Adjustable Length|30mm
Taper|Linear resistance
Size|51mm X 13.95mm

## Outlook and Dimensions


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## Quick to Start

### Materials used and connection diagram

 Connect out port to the P1 port and the led port to P2 port as the picture shows

  Take sensor:bit for example

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### Add Package

### Program as the picture shows
1. Show the value read by the sensor on the micro:bit.
2. The led controlled by Potentiometer lights up by digital writing pin P2 to 1.



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### Reference

Links:[https://makecode.microbit.org/_19baPjHKcJMT](https://makecode.microbit.org/_19baPjHKcJMT)

You can also download the links below:

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### Result
As the resistance is changed by sliding, the resistance of the corresponding band 01023 is displayed on the  micro:bit, and the LED on the module is illuminated at the same time.

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