Potentiometer with Arduino Uno R3
Wiring for the 10 kΩ potentiometer on the Arduino Uno R3 (ATmega328P, 5 V logic), chosen with the same pin rules BoardPilot uses: default buses first, and no pins that are used for flash, USB, the debugger or booting.
Wiring
| Potentiometer pin | Role | Arduino Uno R3 pin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCC | Power | 3.3V | |
| OUT | Analog output | A0 (PC0) | |
| GND | Ground | GND |
Check before you power it on
- Supply: 3.3 V from the 3.3V pin.
- The Potentiometer is a 3.3 V part and the Arduino Uno R3 uses 5 V signals. Power it from 3.3 V and put a level shifter on the signal wires, or buy a 5 V version of the module.
Test code (Arduino)
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
}
void loop() {
long mv = (long)analogRead(14) * 5000L / 1023; // OUT on A0
Serial.println(mv);
delay(200);
}
Arduino board: arduino:avr:uno.
Questions
Which Arduino Uno R3 pins do I use for the Potentiometer?
VCC → 3.3V, OUT → A0 (PC0), GND → GND.
Does the Potentiometer work with the Arduino Uno R3 at 5 V?
The Potentiometer is a 3.3 V part and the Arduino Uno R3 uses 5 V signals. Power it from 3.3 V and put a level shifter on the signal wires, or buy a 5 V version of the module.
BoardPilot checks this wiring in 3D as you build it, and finds crossed or missing wires on the real board.
Download BoardPilotFull Arduino Uno R3 pinout · 10 kΩ potentiometer: all pins and data
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