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A compact 4×AA battery holder with a built-in on/off power switch, DC2.1 barrel jack output, and a protective cover. Ideal for powering Arduino, Raspberry Pi...

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A compact 4×AA battery holder with a built-in on/off power switch, DC2.1 barrel jack output, and a protective cover. Ideal for powering Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller projects with a portable 6V supply.

The holder accepts four standard AA batteries (1.2V rechargeable or 1.5V alkaline) and outputs through a centre-positive DC2.1 jack (5.5mm outer, 2.1mm inner), compatible with most development boards that accept barrel jack power input.

Key Features

  • Built-In Power Switch – On/off slide switch for convenient power control without disconnecting
  • DC2.1 Barrel Jack Output – Standard 5.5mm outer / 2.1mm inner centre-positive connector
  • Protective Cover – Snap-on lid keeps batteries secure and protected
  • Stainless Steel Contacts – Nickel-plated spring plates for reliable electrical contact
  • 25cm Output Wire – Flexible lead length for easy routing to your project
  • ABS Construction – Durable, lightweight plastic housing
  • RoHS Compliant – Meets environmental and safety standards

Specifications

  • Battery Type – 4× AA (LR6 / HR6)
  • Output Voltage – 4.8V (NiMH) or 6V (alkaline)
  • Output Connector – DC2.1 barrel jack (5.5mm OD, 2.1mm ID, centre-positive)
  • Wire Length – 25cm
  • Dimensions – 70 × 64.5 × 19.6mm
  • Weight – 41.3g (without batteries)
  • Material – ABS (housing), stainless steel nickel-plated (contacts)

Ideal For

  • Portable Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects
  • Robotics and remote-controlled builds
  • Prototyping without a mains power supply
  • Educational electronics kits

Package Contents

  • 1× 4×AA Battery Holder with switch, DC2.1 jack, and cover
Note: Batteries are not included. Do not mix battery types or old and new batteries in the holder.

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A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.

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