[sdiy] Vertical 3.5mm jack sockets

[Tom Wiltshire]

Hi all,

I'm looking for good quality vertical PCB mounting jack sockets for Euro modules.

So far, all I've really got is this (TruConnect):

http://www.rapidonline.com/pdf/20-1655.pdf

Now, I think I've seen these on commercial modules out there in the world. The PCB mounting certainly makes them convenient to use, especially if you can find some pot which has the same 10.5mm standoff between PCB and panel. The problem is that the life is given as only 5000 actions, which seems very small.

The other PCB mounting jack (though not vertical) that turns up a lot on Euro gear is these from Cliff:

http://www.rapidonline.com/Cables-Connectors/3-5mm-Mono-PCB-jack-socket-63491

I haven't found a lifespan for these jacks yet, but they give a better feeling - not that that proves anything, unfortunately.


So, has anyone got a good source of vertical PCB mount jacks, or of pots with 10.5mm clearance?!

Thanks!
Tom