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Title: 12v through audio jacks?
Post by: 347sixtyseven on February 12, 2009, 07:24:40 PM

Hi guys,

Just wondering if it is ok to run 12v dc through audio jacks?

I am building a power supply with 5 outputs of 12 v at 500 mA and i am very limited space-wise for the sockets.

I was thinking of using the small mono audio jacks instead of the normal dc in jacks.

Cheers

Gary

Title: Re: 12v through audio jacks?
Post by: WLTerry on February 12, 2009, 07:29:21 PM

Yes it's possible... like the old DOD stompboxes, there's should not be major problem.

Will

Title: Re: 12v through audio jacks?
Post by: 347sixtyseven on February 12, 2009, 07:34:15 PM

Cool, thank you Will

Title: Re: 12v through audio jacks?
Post by: frequencycentral on February 12, 2009, 07:51:55 PM

The only bad thing is that as the tip is +ve it will short to the socket if you plug it in when switched on - sparks will fly.

Title: Re: 12v through audio jacks?
Post by: kurtlives on February 12, 2009, 07:55:06 PM

^use a insulated jack then. Simple and cheap.

Title: Re: 12v through audio jacks?
Post by: 347sixtyseven on February 12, 2009, 09:44:22 PM

Would shorting be an issue if i used rca plugs instead?

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