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PWM VS Potentiometer! When to use which technique?

2014-07-31

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In this video I explain when I like to use PWM and when it is useful to just put a potentiometer in series to you load. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages but none is perfect in all situations.

Music:

Killing Time, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)


Intro
/youtube/video/90g6RpvXBYY?t=0
PWM
/youtube/video/90g6RpvXBYY?t=43
Potentiometer
/youtube/video/90g6RpvXBYY?t=111
Testing
/youtube/video/90g6RpvXBYY?t=205