>Reading the lm317 datasheet, it appears that only a few uamps
>pass through the adjustment pin, which should mean that the
>range across the dpot will be between 0 and GND.


Most of the current will be through the 240 ohm resistor from output to
adjustment terminal.

At 1.25V this represents about 2mA. :))))

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