Size of the power connector

[bikeman]

Anyone know what size (Inside and outside size) of the power connector for the adapter in mm?
Thanks

[dongle]

Hi,

The outside diameter is 5.5mm. Neuros use a connector that has spring contacts to grip the center pin which is around 1mm diameter. If you look in various catalogues you should find a 5.5 x 2.1 connector that has a yellow tip, this is shown on:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_plug

I guess the actual connector can accomodate a variety of center pin sizes up to about 2mm. In the UK the dc power connectors can be purchased from Maplin, either singly or as a set with a flying lead. Neuros can probably provide a digi-key part number but their outrageous postal charges make them unpopular in the UK!.

If you are using the R2 on the move then get the right angle version. A small piece of tape over the lead will keep it in place.


Cheers

Pat

[Ex-Navy]

Pat is correct about the size of the dc plug
You can find it here:
(US and Canadian customers)

http://www.action-electronics.com/dcpowerplugs.htm#Plugs

[dongle]

Hi,

A useful link but be aware that an ordinary 5.5 x 2.1 plug may give intermittent operation as it does not have the internal spring contacts to grip the center pin.

Cheers

Pat

[bobkart]

Any leads on the "right" kind of power connector?  With internal spring contacts?

I'm about to order a 5.5x2.03mm right-angle version from Digi-Key just to see if it works.  But if someone knows where the spring contact version can be obtained, I'd rather just get one that I know will work.

Thanks for any help.