# Potentiometer (Component) ## Description A 3 terminal variable resistor in which the resistance is manually varied to control the flow of electric current. Acts as an adjustable voltage divider. ## Component Details - **Owner:** rcwilcox - **Created:** 10/23/2021 - **Last Updated:** 10/24/2021 - **Visibility:** Public - **Used in:** 2289 projects - **Stars:** 9 - **Forks:** 16 - **Mount Type:** Through Hole - **Package / Case Code:** TO - **Pin Count:** 3 ## Pins | Pin | Name | Type | |-----|------|------| | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | --- *Generated from [https://www.flux.ai/rcwilcox/potentiometer](https://www.flux.ai/rcwilcox/potentiometer)*