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6 x AA Battery Holder with 5.5mm/2.1mm DC Barrel Jack

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The 6 x AA Battery Holder with DC Jack is the perfect upgrade for projects that require the 9-volt output of a standard rectangular battery, but desperately need significantly more runtime. By wiring six standard AA batteries in series, this holder delivers a nominal 9.0V (when using 1.5V alkaline cells) or 7.2V (when using 1.2V rechargeable NiMH cells). Because standard AA batteries hold substantially more total energy (mAh) than a single 9V block, this pack will keep your electronics running exponentially longer before needing a swap.

This specific holder eliminates the need for soldering or wire stripping. It comes pre-wired with a standard 5.5mm x 2.1mm center-positive DC barrel plug. This is the exact size required by standard Arduino development boards, CCTV cameras, and many small routers, allowing you to instantly provide mobile power with a simple "plug-and-play" connection.

Key Features & Functional Advantages:

  • Extended Battery Life: Provides a massive increase in total capacity (up to 2000mAh to 3000mAh depending on the AA cells used) compared to the paltry 400mAh to 600mAh found in a standard rectangular 9V battery.

  • Pre-Wired DC Barrel Jack: Terminated with an industry-standard 5.5mm outer diameter and 2.1mm inner diameter DC plug, wired in a center-positive configuration for immediate use with common electronics.

  • Heavy-Duty Spring Contacts: Features stiff, nickel-plated steel springs that keep the batteries firmly compressed in place, preventing temporary power losses if your project vibrates or is bumped.

  • Impact-Resistant Enclosure: Constructed from rigid, high-quality ABS plastic designed to withstand drops and protect the internal cells from physical damage.

  • Flexible Chemistry Options: Safely supports both standard non-rechargeable 1.5V Alkaline batteries (yielding 9V total) and rechargeable 1.2V NiMH/NiCd batteries (yielding 7.2V total).

Perfect For:

  • Arduino Prototyping: Plugs directly into the DC power jack on the Arduino Uno, Mega, and Leonardo, providing a stable power supply for mobile robots or untethered testing.

  • Motor & Servo Shields: Delivers the necessary sustained current to drive multiple DC motors, stepper motors, or servos that would otherwise immediately drain a standard 9V battery.

  • Portable Audio Gear: An excellent DIY power replacement for guitar effect pedals, small portable synthesizers, and mini audio amplifiers that accept center-positive DC plugs.

  • Field-Deployed Electronics: Ideal for powering remote trail cameras, portable LED lighting rigs, or custom weather stations where a wall outlet is unavailable.

Technical Specifications:

  • Battery Capacity: Holds 6 x AA (LR6) Size Batteries

  • Output Voltage: 9.0V DC (Alkaline) / 7.2V DC (Rechargeable NiMH)

  • Connector Type: 5.5mm (Outer Diameter) x 2.1mm (Inner Diameter) DC Barrel Plug

  • Polarity: Center-Positive (Inner pin is positive, outer barrel is negative)

  • Wire Length: Approximately 15cm (6 inches)

  • Housing Material: Black ABS Plastic

  • Contact Material: Nickel-Plated Steel Springs

  • Configuration: Series connection

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