Thank you for your input, I have a choice between 32 discreet steps or 256 steps (depending on the controller I use), wont this be limited by the controller that this component will be feeding information to? Would this be a satisfactory range or should I look into the topic in greater detail?
This is a hobby application, working satisfactorily over the range is required, perfect accuracy and feedback is not required, though I would like to know the factors that are involved if a better system can be obtained. The item will be used as a feedback sensor for a RC/drive by wire powerwheel gas pedal, so very precise control will not be required.
As far as I can tell this particular component is a spring return unit from the description on the PDF datasheet. (14oz internal spring return to extend slider)
By “pot linearity specification” do you mean the function of throw to resistance?
Could you explain this a little or link to more information on the topic please?
Thanks for taking the time to respond with your knowledge on these components.
May I also ask (if you know,or can venture a guess) why would this device have “Turret Terminals”
Not a big deal I just have never worked with a component that has these and have always wondered what their purpose is, as I have seen them on the NASA correct terminal termination directories.