Detachable cable / wire connectors fit together with a press fit or include a small hook to hold them securely in place. Typically used for power connections they allow you to remove or swap a power source for recharging. The connectors are normally keyed so they can only be joined in one way preventing reverse polarity disasters.
Small 2.1mm barrel jack connectors are commonly use on Arduino boards as a power input socket. Tamiya, JST, XT and T connectors are normally used for battery pack connections where a fair amount of current is at play.
Slip rings are a more permanent connector that allow one side of a multi wire connection to rotate continuously though 360° like a radar dish scanning the horizon.
Code: SKU-000617
Here is a six pin horizontal 1.0mm pitch connector. It is useful if you need something very tiny as a connection. These are not the standard JST type connectors we use on most of our boards, but are actually the much smaller JST-SH type. Check the drawing below. Documents: Drawing More Details...
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Code: SKU-000209
Two pin, compact surface mount connector. We really like the solid locking feeling and high current rating on these small connectors. Documents: Datasheet More Details...
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Code: SKU-000808
Handy 8-pin JST-SH connector with 8" wires for use with the Mega Pro Mini. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000448
Looking to add MIDI to your project? This is a female, 5-pin, right-angle DIN 5/180? connector which will interface with most standard MIDI cables. The pins are spaced by just about 0.1", making these connectors easy to prototype with. The contacts are rated to 2A @100VAC and 1A @ 24VDC. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000521
OBDII is an on board diagnostics standard that is used on a large variety of cars. OBD-II provides access to numerous data from the engine control unit (ECU) and offers a valuable source of information when troubleshooting problems inside a vehicle. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000021
RJ11 socket for PCB mounting. The socket suits common telephone connectors and wiring and has 6 pins. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000196
Ethernet is now ubiquitous with embedded systems. Before you can get your set-top box on the internet, you’ll need one of these single port, RJ45 ethernet jacks with built in transformer (magnetics), status LEDs, and shielding. Documents: Datasheet More Details...
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Code: CCW-20148
This capsule slip ring with 3 wires enables a complex electrical data or power connection to rotate continuously without getting in a bit knot. The internal connections are made with gold alloys to ensure smooth data transfer and power connections. Make your own wind turbine or something a little... More Details...
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Code: CCW-20104
These are generic connectors similar to the popular Deans Ultra Plug connectors. They are sold as matching male-female pairs and have a current rating of 50 A. More Details...
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Code: SKU-002903
This style of high-current connector is commonly used with the 7.2V sub-C battery packs that power many RC cars. The connector is keyed so that power cannot be reversed, and a latch secures the connection so that it will not become disconnected. More Details...
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