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# 3 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm Plug

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/3-x-aa-battery-holder-with-2-1mm-plug

## Pricing

- **Price:** $6.27
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 54 units
- **SKU:** AF-3842

## Description

A compact battery holder for three AA cells with an integrated power cable and DC barrel jack. The series configuration delivers approximately 3.6–4.5V depending on battery chemistry, making it a convenient power source for 3.3V microcontroller projects and portable electronics. The 200mm power cable terminates in a 2.1mm DC jack (centre-positive polarity), ready to plug directly into Arduino boards and other devices with a standard DC barrel input. Key Features 3× AA Series Configuration – Outputs ~4.5V (alkaline) or ~3.6V (NiMH) DC 2.1mm Barrel Jack – Centre-positive polarity, compatible with Arduino and similar boards 200mm Power Cable – Provides flexible placement away from your project Specifications Battery Type – 3× AA (not included) Output Voltage – ~3.6V (NiMH) to ~4.5V (alkaline) Connector – DC barrel jack, 2.1mm ID, centre-positive Cable Length – 200mm Ideal For Powering Arduino and 3.3V microcontroller projects Portable electronics and sensor nodes Replacing LiPo batteries where recharging isn't needed Package Contents 1× 3-Cell AA Battery Holder with DC 2.1mm Plug Warning: Do not connect this holder to LiPo/Li-Ion charger boards — AA batteries are not rechargeable via these chargers and may leak or overheat.

**Product Type:** physical

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