[Shop-talk] Need a variable 85-285 ohm resistor

[greg at gelhar.com]

I thought a 300 ohm potentiometer would work but find that a 500 ohm model
is much cheaper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/500-OHM-Linear-Taper-Rotary-Potentiometer-B500-Pot-/280672832335?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4159678b4f


> So, any other ideas on how to make a cheap test rig for my gauges,
> preferably
> using easy to obtain materials?