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What the hell are these called?

Started by madbean, August 06, 2020, 12:57:02 PM

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madbean

The little grounding springs for PCB to enclosure. I have some, I just can't remember where I got them or what they are actually called.

madbean

Ah okay, they are just battery contacts. Had a senior moment.

EBK

For the ones that are not just repurposed battery contacts, I believe they are called "grounding contacts". Battery contacts are probably more plentiful and cheaper though.
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lars

 "Solderless negative electron pathway constructor bridge" or "doohickey" for short.

alanp

Some common terms are "Whatchamacallit", "Thingameebob" or, in extremity, "F---ing bl---- piece of g------ sh--."
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matmosphere

I believe the technical term is a Faflapathong

madbean

I found a cheap alternative. Not the sturdiest piece of kit but should work for what I'm needing.

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/534-243

EBK

#7

When I change my guitar strings, I have a few of those lying around afterward.  I've always just thrown them away, but now I know they are worth $0.10 apiece.
"There is a pestilence upon this land. Nothing is sacred. Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history." --Roger the Shrubber

benny_profane

Quote from: EBK on August 06, 2020, 03:46:29 PM

When I change my guitar strings, I have a few of those lying around afterward.  I've always just thrown them away, but now I know they are worth $0.10 apiece.

Oh man that is a clever idea!

madbean

Quote from: EBK on August 06, 2020, 03:46:29 PM

When I change my guitar strings, I have a few of those lying around afterward.  I've always just thrown them away, but now I know they are worth $0.10 apiece.

You use too many wraps, then!

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