I bought a potentiometer at Radio Shack, but it doesn't fit on my breadboard.
How do most people attach these to breadboards?
Thanks.
breadboard
Jul 27, 2006
5 Replies
Solder short lead wires of an appropriate gauge to the pot. 26 ga. (solid) works pretty well.
-- john
Solder short pieces of insulated wire to the potentiometer, and then put the wires into the breadboard.
This is usefull for any component that doesn't match the spacing of the breadboard.
Indeed, it can be useful to dedicate some components to this, some pots some switches and whatever, so they are ready when you need them.
Michael
Hi, again, Mike.
Just solder three 24-22AWG solid wires onto the two legs and wiper, and you're good to go.
Cheers Chris
If you're talking about protoboard, I've always preferred #24 - it just feels like #22 is getting a little big for those delicate little contacts.
Thanks, Rich
Solder wires to them or use aligator-clip leads to wires plugged into the breadboard.
Bye.
Jasen
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