TinkerLab | Experiment 5: Potentiometer

In this experiment, we will demonstrate the precise color mixing capabilities achieved by making use of a potentiometer as an analog input.

Parts Required

Instructions

Connect the positive (Potentiometer +) pin to 5V.
Connect the negative (Potentiometer -) pin to GND.
Connect the data (Potentiometer Data) pin to A3.
Attach a Red LED to pin 9 with a 220 Ohm resistor.
Connect a Green LED to pin 10 with a 220 Ohm resistor.
Wire a Blue LED to pin 11 with a 220 Ohm resistor.

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Circuit Schematic

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Code

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