Whats the part name? - A pin to make a circuit

Community Projects
1

This is a real newbie question (since I am one).

I am looking for something similar to a phone connector, like the ones used by operators in the 19th century. Though, all I want it to do is to complete a circuit if the pin is in the socket, much like push button switch if the button is down. When the pin is out of the socket, the circuit is open. I guess the genre would be a “simple on/off switch”.

Does anyone know what the name of this type of switch is? I am attempting to look on the internet to purchase a few dozen.

(Note: I do not want to hack together a switch as I’ve already failed miserably. :lol: )

2

Hello Masterpin,

http://www.oldtemecula.com/sparkfun/switchboard.jpg

You could use standard ¼” stereo jacks. Your two wires would solder to the Ring and Sleeve tabs, not the tip. Use Mono ¼” plugs which will contact both connections when plugged in like a SPST switch.

http://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-Jacks-F … tereo+jack

Here are some nice looking knurled plugs if you can wait 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.

http://www.amazon.com/kenable-Stereo-So … tereo+jack

Christopher

3

masterspin:
I am looking for something similar to a phone connector, like the ones used by operators in the 19th century. Though, all I want it to do is to complete a circuit if the pin is in the socket, much like push button switch if the button is down. When the pin is out of the socket, the circuit is open.

…

Does anyone know what the name of this type of switch is?

Are you (looking for) bananas ? :mrgreen:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_connector

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c … -plugs.png

4

Christopher, looks like your way is best.

Bananas! I forgot those existed.