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# 4 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm Plug and On/Off Switch

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/4-x-aa-battery-holder-with-2-1mm-plug-and-on-off-switch

## Pricing

- **Price:** $8.54
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-3788

## Description

A 4×AA battery holder with a built-in on/off switch and a 13cm (5″) power cable terminating in a centre-positive 2.1mm DC barrel jack. Provides convenient portable power with easy switching for development boards and projects that accept a standard DC barrel jack input. Delivers approximately 4.8V with NiMH rechargeable batteries or up to 6V with fresh alkaline cells, making it well suited for boards with a 4.5–6.5V DC input range. Key Features On/Off Switch – Built-in slide switch for convenient power control DC2.1 Barrel Jack Output – Standard 5.5mm OD / 2.1mm ID, centre-positive 13cm Cable Length – Compact lead with DC plug 4×AA Capacity – Accepts alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries Specifications Battery Type – 4× AA (LR6 / HR6) Output Voltage – ~4.8V (NiMH) to ~6V (alkaline) Output Connector – DC barrel jack (5.5mm OD, 2.1mm ID, centre-positive) Cable Length – ~13cm (5″) Ideal For Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other boards with DC barrel jack input Portable and battery-powered projects Prototyping without a mains adapter Package Contents 1× 4×AA Battery Holder with on/off switch and 2.1mm DC plug Note: Batteries are not included. Also available: 4×AA holder without switch.

**Product Type:** physical

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