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scott_alexsk
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Hello,
I have a potentiometer which I am using to measure the length change of a wire. The friction of the pot has been a real headache to me, and I am trying to figure out a way to decrease the friction( in both directions, I have already tried using counterbalances, and it just takes too long to shift them around w/ the number of cycles I am doing). I have already destroyed one pot by using wd40, so does anyone have any cheap ideas to decrease the friction of this thing(I know about LVDTs but there are pretty pricey to my knowledge). If you want to see an image of it, google "Phidget slider 60", and you will see one.
Thanks,
-Scott
I have a potentiometer which I am using to measure the length change of a wire. The friction of the pot has been a real headache to me, and I am trying to figure out a way to decrease the friction( in both directions, I have already tried using counterbalances, and it just takes too long to shift them around w/ the number of cycles I am doing). I have already destroyed one pot by using wd40, so does anyone have any cheap ideas to decrease the friction of this thing(I know about LVDTs but there are pretty pricey to my knowledge). If you want to see an image of it, google "Phidget slider 60", and you will see one.
Thanks,
-Scott