Help with potentiometer

[geb]

Hi M8s
Does any1 know where i can get hold of this potentiometer, any help would be appreciated





i have tried Maplins, Radio spares who say they dont reconise the numbers,,

thanks guys
geb

[Steve]

http://www.tocos.com/local/pdf/products/RVQ24YN03.pdf

Here's the datasheet.

Really all you need is a compatible one*. Looks like it's a 5K pot, 24mm diameter, 30mm shaft length.

Have a gander on Farnell and RS.

*Actually, what's it even for?

[geb]

Thanks Steve
have just looked at Locos site which matches the pot but they dont seem have a stockist in the uk, its for driving a 24 volt dc motor on a small scooter

[stevie lee]

hello GEB

from that datasheet/pdf it says

Adjustment Travel .. 280 deg

Mechanical Travel .. 300 deg


EDIT: heres a quick drawing to illustrate, GEB will be able to explain how it works better than i can.
1st TYPE


the pots that you buy in the shop/over the counter, the tracks inside, where it reads the K reading from are active all the way around for the full 300deg (the one steve linked to), like so:
2nd TYPE


What GEB is after is the 1st type, where the track only extends 30-40deg each way from the midpoint, we only need a small amount of travel to be able to get from 0k up to 5K. as it is for the wigwags on moblity scooters - the lever you control with your hand to make them go forward and backwards.

[geb]

Hello Stevie-Lee
will post some pictures that will help explain the theory,




hope some1 know what this pot is or an equivalent

[KalC]

Have a look here mate: Rapid

[25hinge]

Hi Everyone,

Hope i'm not hi jacking this thread!!

Did the op find this pot? I am after the same one, probably for the same purpose!

Any help would be appreciated.