You're wiring up a small signal amp or a voltage divider and the design calls for 2.2K. You don't have one. This Jaycar carbon film resistor is rated at 1 Watt, so it stays cool and stable whether it's sitting on a breadboard or soldered into a project PCB. One part, problem solved
| brand | Jaycar |
| resistance | 2.2K Ohm |
| power_rating | 1 Watt |
| type | Carbon Film Resistor |
| category | Electronics & Components |
| subcategory | Electronic Components |
| rrp | $5.00 |