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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: madbean on August 06, 2020, 12:57:02 PM

Title: What the hell are these called?
Post by: madbean on August 06, 2020, 12:57:02 PM
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.
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: madbean on August 06, 2020, 01:05:06 PM
Ah okay, they are just battery contacts. Had a senior moment.
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: EBK on August 06, 2020, 02:15:51 PM
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.
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: lars on August 06, 2020, 02:25:04 PM
 "Solderless negative electron pathway constructor bridge" or "doohickey" for short.
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: alanp on August 06, 2020, 02:30:30 PM
Some common terms are "Whatchamacallit", "Thingameebob" or, in extremity, "F---ing bl---- piece of g------ sh--."
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: matmosphere on August 06, 2020, 03:02:08 PM
I believe the technical term is a Faflapathong
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: madbean on August 06, 2020, 03:22:10 PM
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 (https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/534-243)
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: EBK on August 06, 2020, 03:46:29 PM
(https://www.mouser.com/images/keystoneelectronics/images/keystone_243_SPL.jpg)
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.
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: benny_profane on August 06, 2020, 04:27:49 PM
Quote from: EBK on August 06, 2020, 03:46:29 PM
(https://www.mouser.com/images/keystoneelectronics/images/keystone_243_SPL.jpg)
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!
Title: Re: What the hell are these called?
Post by: madbean on August 06, 2020, 04:49:24 PM
Quote from: EBK on August 06, 2020, 03:46:29 PM
(https://www.mouser.com/images/keystoneelectronics/images/keystone_243_SPL.jpg)
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!

;D