[sdiy] Jack Shielding

[Matthias Herrmann]

what kind of jack?

 

 

Von: Synth-diy [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at synth-diy.org] Im Auftrag von Jacob Watters
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 9. November 2017 18:22
An: chris
Cc: SDIY
Betreff: Re: [sdiy] Jack Shielding

 

I can't find a plastic panel mount version of this jack.

 

On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 12:10 PM, chris <chris at chrismusic.de> wrote:

On Thu, 9 Nov 2017 11:56:08 -0500 Jacob Watters <jacobwatters at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have made something that uses a jack. One of the connections on the jack
> is attached to the outside and thread. In typical applications this is
> probably used as the ground. However, in my usage it is not the ground. I
> end up shorting out my circuit if I attach the jack to the panel.
>
> Is there a product that exists to shield a jack in this sort of situation?
> I am currently using plastic wrap from my kitchen to shield it, but I would
> like a better solution.
>
> Changing the configuration of the jack is not an option.


There are jacks with a plastic thread, the sleeve connects via an
internal contact, just like the ring and tip.

Chris

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