Products for USB Sensing and Control
This linear potentiometer has 60mm of travel and connects to a VINT Hub or Phidget analog input port.
This sensor can be read by any Phidget with an Analog Input or VINT Hub port. It will connect to either one using a Phidget cable. VINT Hub ports can behave just like Analog Inputs, but have the added flexibility of being able to be used as digital inputs, digital outputs, or ports to communicate with VINT devices. For more information about VINT, see the VINT Overview page.
| Product | Voltage Inputs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Number of Voltage Inputs | Voltage Input Resolution (bits) |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$40.00 | 6 (Shared) | *** 15 bit |
 1-Port VINT Hub Phidget
|
$24.00 | 1 (Shared) | ** 16 bit |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$35.00 | 6 (Shared) | * 15 bit |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$30.00 | 6 (Shared) | *** 15 bit |
 Wireless VINT Hub
|
$60.00 | 6 (Shared) | * 16 bit |
 PhidgetSBC4
|
$120.00 | 6 (Shared) | * 16 bit |
 8x Voltage Input Phidget
|
$20.00 | 8 | 12 bit |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$80.00 | 8 | — |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 2/2/2
|
$50.00 | 2 | 10 bit |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$80.00 | 8 | 10 bit |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 Mini-Format
|
$70.00 | 8 | 10 bit |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 w/6 Port Hub
|
$110.00 | 8 | 10 bit |
 PhidgetTextLCD 20X2 : White : Integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$70.00 | 8 | 10 bit |
Below is a full list of Phidget cables you can use to connect this sensor to your Hub. You can solder multiple cables together in order to make even longer Phidget cables, but you should be aware of the effects of having long wires in your system.
| Product | Physical Properties | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Cable Length |
 Phidget Cable 10cm
|
$1.50 | 100 mm |
 Phidget Cable 30cm
|
$1.75 | 300 mm |
 Phidget Cable 60cm
|
$2.00 | 600 mm |
 Phidget Cable 60cm
|
$2.00 | 600 mm |
 Phidget Cable 90cm
|
$2.00 | 900 mm |
 Phidget Cable 120cm
|
$2.25 | 1.2 m |
 Phidget Cable 150cm
|
$2.50 | 1.5 m |
 Phidget Cable 180cm
|
$2.75 | 1.8 m |
 Phidget Cable 350cm
|
$3.00 | 3.5 m |
 Phidget Cable Kit
|
$10.00 | 80 mm |
Welcome to the POT2001 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:
Next, you will need to connect the pieces:
Now that you have everything together, let's start using the POT2001!
In order to demonstrate the functionality of the POT2001, we will connect it to the HUB0001, and then run an example using the Phidget Control Panel on a Windows machine.
The Phidget Control Panel is available for use on both macOS and Windows machines. If you would like to follow along, first take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:
Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the POT2001.
After plugging in the POT2001 into the HUB0001, and the HUB0001 into your computer, open the Phidget Control Panel. You will see something like this:
The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:
The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.
Double-click on a the Voltage Ratio Input object that corresponds to the hub port you plugged the slider into. This will run the example:
General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:
The Phidget Cable is a 3-pin, 0.100 inch pitch locking connector. Pictured here is a plug with the connections labelled. The connectors are commonly available - refer to the Analog Input Primer for manufacturer part numbers.
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Input (Slider) |
| Controlled By | VoltageRatio Input |
| Sensor Output Type | Ratiometric |
| Physical Travel Length | 60 mm |
| Sensor Travel Length | 55 mm |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Current Consumption Max | 1 mA |
| Output Impedance | 5.5 kΩ |
| Physical Properties | |
| Hole Diameter | 1.4 mm |
| Operating Temperature Min | -25 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70 °C |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8473.30.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8473.30.51.00 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
| Date | Board Revision | Device Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2022 | 0 | N/A | Product Release |
This device doesn't have an API of its own. It is controlled by opening a VoltageRatioInput channel on the Phidget that it's connected to. For a list of compatible Phidgets with VoltageRatio Inputs, see the Connection & Compatibility tab.
You can find details for the VoltageRatioInput API on the API tab for the Phidget that this sensor connects to.
| Product | Sensor Properties | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Sensor Type | Controlled By | Linear Travel (Electrical) |
 Slider 30
|
$9.00 | Input (Slider) | VoltageRatio Input | — |
 Slider 60
|
$11.00 | Input (Slider) | VoltageRatio Input | — |
 Slider 100
|
$14.00 | Input (Slider) | VoltageRatio Input | — |
 Linear Potentiometer - 75mm
|
$65.00 | Input (Linear) | VoltageRatio Input | 75 mm |
 Linear Potentiometer - 100mm
|
$75.00 | Input (Linear) | VoltageRatio Input | 100 mm |
 Linear Potentiometer - 200mm
|
$95.00 | Input (Linear) | VoltageRatio Input | 200 mm |
 Linear Potentiometer - 300mm
|
$120.00 | Input (Linear) | VoltageRatio Input | 300 mm |
