Female Lighter socket with Banana Plug Connections

[sadia]

Hi,
I am thinking of getting a regulated power supply with banana plug output. Can someone please tell me where can i get a Lighter socket with Banana Plug Connections? I saw parts available to make yourself one but with out much skill i would prefer to buy one already made.

Thanks in advance
Sad

[erick]

Which supply? Mine has a ciggie socket hidden on the back - you won't need the adapter cord.

I doubt you'll find a commercial lead. Want me to make you one? I'll get the following from Jaycar:-

CAT. NO. PP2007 Cigarette Lighter Socket to Battery Clips $9.95
CAT. NO. PP0400 Red Banana 4mm Plug $0.95
CAT. NO. PP0402 Black Banana 4mm Plug $0.95

So $12 in parts.

Free labour - as long as I can keep the two croc clips I will cut off. PM me. :)

[sadia]

Thank you Erick, I am sending you a PM

[mithrandir]

sadia didn't say what size banana plugs are needed.

Are 4mm plugs actually 4mm? I have a couple of sockets with internal diameter 3.56mm but can't find a banana plug to fit.

[erick]

And I'm not so sure about banana plugs. Usually these supplies have terminals that allow a good spade connector to be used. I'd prefer that to a banana plug if the current load is to be several amps. But I'll build the lead with banana plugs and see how they go. The ones I have bought have sprung sides and look like they would compress down to 4mm dia, but not much more.

[MrB]

4mm is the standard size... the 3.5mm ones are normaly used with radio controlled models, between the brushless motor and the speed control.
If your chasing 3.5mm banana's, try a decent hobby shop.

Eric, I honestly wouldn't use the PP0400 and PP0402's, they are rubbish, I try my hardest not to sell them. The piggyback ones are much better, tho $1.95 each they will last forever. (PP0390, PP0391)
The PP2007 socket is okay, as long as your not intending to draw much more than a few amps.
Considering the aligator clips on the PP2007 aren't needed, get the PP2003 socket(same as used on the 2007) for $3.95 and some WB1706 twinflex speaker wire($0.80/M... OK for a couple of amps) and the piggyback banana plugs and it's all done, and cheaper ;)

Edit: For higher current handling I'd recommend the PP2002 socket.

[erick]

Thanks Simon. :)