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# 6 x AA battery holder with 5.5mm/2.1mm plug

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/6-x-aa-battery-holder-with-5-5mm-2-1mm-plug

## Pricing

- **Price:** $5.99
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 7 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-248

## Description

A 6×AA battery holder with a 5.5mm/2.1mm DC barrel plug, ready to power Arduino boards and other electronics with a standard DC jack. Use alkaline AAs for approximately 9V at 3000–4000mAh, or rechargeable NiMH cells for 7.2V at ~2000mAh. The 9V alkaline output is ideal for boards with a 5V voltage regulator that require 7V+ input. Lasts about 10 times longer than a single 9V battery. Key Features DC Barrel Plug – 5.5mm/2.1mm centre-positive plug, fits Arduino and most dev boards 6×AA Series Configuration – ~9V (alkaline) or ~7.2V (NiMH) High Capacity – 3000–4000mAh with alkaline cells Specifications Battery Type – 6× AA (not included) Output Voltage – ~9V (alkaline) or ~7.2V (NiMH) Connector – 5.5mm/2.1mm DC barrel plug (centre positive) Also Available 6×AA Battery Holder (bare wires) 6×AA Battery Holder with DC Connector 4×AA Battery Holder with Switch 8×AA Battery Holder with DC Plug & Switch Ideal For Portable Arduino and electronics projects Battery-powered prototypes with DC jack input Extended-runtime portable power Package Contents 1× 6×AA battery holder with DC barrel plug (batteries not included)

**Product Type:** physical

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