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Title: radio shack 1/8"mono phone plug part #274-286
Post by: heyitsmejess on July 21, 2008, 10:03:15 AM

im using these to make a power cable to go from a RS 9.6v RC battery to a ps-2.

my question is this....when you unscrew the connector, which part goes to the tip, and which to the sleeve?

thanks in advance!

Title: Re: radio shack 1/8"mono phone plug part #274-286
Post by: rdfager on July 21, 2008, 11:52:34 AM

The tip should be +, ring should be -.  I hope that's what you're asking.

Title: Re: radio shack 1/8"mono phone plug part #274-286
Post by: flipp on July 21, 2008, 12:15:02 PM

a multi-meter is your friend, RS also sells them and they are useful for many other things

Title: Re: radio shack 1/8"mono phone plug part #274-286
Post by: Scooter on July 21, 2008, 01:07:31 PM

I second the multi-meter suggestion.  then you will know FOR SURE, if it's wired correctly ;).  use the continuity setting to check your soldering, then check the polarity and voltage using the DC voltage setting.

Title: Re: radio shack 1/8"mono phone plug part #274-286
Post by: bugg100 on July 22, 2008, 10:25:00 AM

Quote from: flipp on July 21, 2008, 12:15:02 PM

a multi-meter is your friend, RS also sells them and they are useful for many other things

Harbor Freight has some cheap ones that are fine for your use.  You can do lots of things with one...  Good to have!

Title: Re: radio shack 1/8"mono phone plug part #274-286
Post by: heyitsmejess on July 22, 2008, 10:40:44 AM

sweet!  headed to harbor freight tomorrow.