Electronic – What are the terminals in this 6 pin potentiometer

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I want to use my 6 pin potentiometer in circuits so I want to know what all the terminals are for. I know the basic principle in the 3 pin pot. I'm completely new so please answer it in simple terms. I have attached a circuit which I want to make which pins do I use for it.

I have also checked readings with a multimeter here they are, I have numbered the pins from 1 to 6 starting from left here are the readings:

  • Pins 1-6 shows a range of 0 ohms to 53k ohms when I turn the knob.

  • Pins 1-2 show 0 ohms to 53k ohms.

  • Pins 2-6 shows only 53k ohms no matter what position the knob is in.

  • Pins 3-4 show 0 ohms to 53k ohms.

  • Pins 3-5 show 0 ohms to 53k ohms.

  • Pins 4-5 show 0 ohms to 53k ohms.

I was thinking that 4-5 should only be at 53k ohms and not vary but it varies.

Here's what my pot looks like:

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And here is the circuit I want to use it in:

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Best Answer

Edit: Check the datasheet for the TT Electronics P120KGE, it appears to be your exact potentiometer: enter image description here

This appears to be a standard dual potentiometer, commonly used as a volume control in stereo audio applications. It contains 2 individual potentiometers, connected to a common shaft, so it has 2 wipers and 4 outer terminals.

In order to determine the pinout, first you will need to find the resistance of the potentiometer, which is usually marked on the back. There should be 2 sets of 2 pins that show that resistance between them no matter what position the knob is in, and those are the outer terminals. The remaining 2 pins are the wipers. The resistance between them and the connected outer terminals will vary when the knob is turned.