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# 4 x AA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch

**Brand:** Adafruit

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

## Pricing

- **Price:** $5.30 (was $7.81 — Save 32%)
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 10 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-830

## Description

A 4×AA battery holder with a snap-on cover and built-in on/off switch. Holds four AA batteries in series, outputting a nominal 6V (alkaline) or 4.8V (NiMH), making it a convenient portable power source for 5V microcontroller projects. With alkaline batteries, you may want to add a 1N4001 diode in series to drop the voltage from ~6V to ~5.3V for 5V-sensitive projects. NiMH rechargeables provide a naturally suitable voltage range for most 5V circuits without additional regulation. Key Features On/Off Switch – Built-in slide switch for convenient power control Snap-On Cover – Keeps batteries secure and protected Series Connection – Four AA cells wired in series Wire Leads – Bare wire output for flexible wiring Specifications Battery Type – 4× AA (alkaline or NiMH rechargeable) Output Voltage (Alkaline) – 6.4V (fresh) → 6V (nominal) → 4V (depleted) Output Voltage (NiMH) – 5.2V (charged) → 4.8V (nominal) → 4.4V (discharged) Output – Wire leads (no connector) Ideal For Portable Arduino and microcontroller projects Battery-powered prototypes Projects requiring a switchable power source Package Contents 1× 4×AA Battery Holder with on/off switch and cover Note: Batteries are not included. Also available: 4×AA holder with DC2.1 plug and switch.

**Product Type:** physical

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