Potentiometer
Pot, variable resistor, knob
A potentiometer is a resistor with a knob, used to give a variable voltage or resistance.
Outer legs to + and GND, middle leg (wiper) to an analog input: turning the knob gives 0 V to 5 V. That's a voltage divider.
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