Potentiometers, trimmers, and rheostats are used in a lot of electronics and they're not only useful but interesting! We take a potentiometer apart, discuss the differences between analog and digital potentiometers, as well as linear and logarithmic tapers (how they change). Check out the video to see how they work, where they work, and why you'd want to use the different types.
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Table of Contents
00:00 Difference between Trimmers and Rheostats
01:04 Three Connection Points of Potentiometer
01:32 Linear and Logarithmic Potentiometers
05:13 Types of Potentiometers
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