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Adjustable speeds using potentiometers in
series
Replace the speed adjust potentiometer with a single-pole,
multi-position switch, and two or more potentiometers in series,
with a total series resistance of 10K ohms. Figure 12 shows a
connection for fixed high and low speed adjust potentiometers.
CW
5K OHM
5K OHM
CW
LOW
SPEED
HIGH
SPEED
S1
S2
S3
Figure 12. Adjustable Fixed Speeds Using Potentiometers in
Series
Application Notes