Potentiometer Question

[Matt Gnarly]

I've noticed that on a lot of vero schematics and the Madbean PDFs I've read, that often times the type of pot isn't specified. In general, is audio or linear taper the standard?
Thanks

[nzCdog]

Hey man... often the type is indicated, as a letter after the Resistance value... ie A, B or C

A = logarithmic (log or audio) taper
B = Linear taper
C = reverse log

So a 100KB pot is a 100K Linear taper.  5KA is a 5K, log taper etc.

If you have a questions about a particular project's pot requirements where its not otherwise made clear, feel free to shoot a specific question in the tech help section 

[slimtriggers]

I don't know if it will help, but there is an illustration of the different pot tapers HERE

[Matt Gnarly]

Thanks guys!