Pots 1,2,3.

Frequently asked question regarding resistors, potentiometers, types, requirements, ratings etc.
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gingataff
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Hi guys,
Here's a simple question but I'm asking because I don't know the answer :oops:
Looking at many (all?) of the layouts on this site I see the wires going to the pot tags labelled 1 2 3.
I'm assuming that 1 is the tag on the left if looking at the pot from above, or the furthest right if looking from underneath.
Am I right? (I think I can figure 2 nd 3 out from there 8) )

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I'm assuming that 1 is the tag on the left if looking at the pot from above, or the furthest right if looking from underneath.
Am I right?
Correct.

Check this out: http://beavisaudio.com/techpages/Pots/ for more info.

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Thanks for the reply and the link!

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Glad to be helpful. :D

If you are relatively new to this I'd recommend downloading this pdf file from Beavis Audio http://www.beavisaudio.com/bboard/docs/ ... sBoard.pdf
It will answer most questions that a beginner might have and give you a good grounding to move forward.

Also check out the forum at BYOC http://www.buildyourownclone.com/board/index.php A great forum - friendly and very welcoming!

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