Adafruit
8 x AA battery holder
This 8×AA battery holder provides a portable 12V power source by connecting 8 AA batteries end-to-end in series. It delivers approximately 12VDC with alkalin...
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This 8×AA battery holder provides a portable 12V power source by connecting 8 AA batteries end-to-end in series. It delivers approximately 12VDC with alkaline cells (9.6V with NiMH rechargeables) and supports up to 2A peak current draw.
The holder securely retains the batteries even when bumped or moved, making it suitable for mobile projects. Wire leads are provided for connection — a DC power plug adapter can be added for easy plugging into barrel-jack devices.
Key Features
- 8×AA Series Configuration – Approximately 12V output (alkaline) or 9.6V (NiMH)
- Up to 2A Peak Current – Suitable for motors, LED strips, and EL panels
- Secure Battery Retention – Batteries stay in place during movement
- Wire Leads – Ready to connect or solder
Ideal For
- Portable 12V power for robotics projects
- EL panels and electroluminescent displays
- Analog LED strip lighting
- 12V stepper motor projects
Package Contents
- 1× 8×AA Battery Holder (with wire leads)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic component that emits light when current flows through it in the correct direction. Because it only conducts one way, its polarity matters, and a through-hole LED must be soldered the correct way around to light up.
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