[sdiy] Vertical 3.5mm jack sockets

[Jim Credland]

Had the same problem. 

Solutions documented here: 
http://wiki.muffwiggler.com/wiki/Vertical_Mount_Components

And here: 
http://www.firstpr.com.au/rwi/parts/3.5mm-sockets/

How many do you need?  I've got a few hundred on the way I think (will
check tonight).

On Sun, Feb 17, 2013, at 01:56 PM, Tom Wiltshire wrote:
> 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
> 
> 
> 
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