Where to buy 3.5mm & RCA female connectors

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The discussion centers on sourcing bare female connectors for a custom switch box designed to integrate a PS3's RCA cables into a 5.1 audio system using 3.5mm stereo inputs. The user specifically seeks 6 bare 3.5mm stereo female connectors and 2 bare RCA female connectors, expressing difficulty in finding suitable options without the accompanying stress relief features. Recommendations include exploring Alibaba for a variety of options, while also noting the challenge of ensuring physical stability for the connectors during use.

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  • Understanding of audio connector types, specifically 3.5mm and RCA connectors.
  • Familiarity with custom electronics projects and wiring techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of sourcing electronic components from suppliers like Digikey and Alibaba.
  • Awareness of project box assembly and mounting considerations for connectors.
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  • Research "3.5mm stereo female connectors" on Alibaba for bare options.
  • Investigate "RCA female connectors" specifications and sourcing methods.
  • Learn about "connector mounting techniques" to ensure stability in custom projects.
  • Explore "Radioshack project box assembly" for effective integration of audio components.
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This discussion is beneficial for electronics hobbyists, audio engineers, and DIY enthusiasts looking to customize audio setups with specific connector requirements.

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NOTE: Originally posted on Tom's Hardware Forums. Double-posted here for better exposure.

I'm designing a little switch box to wire up a PS3's RCA cables into a 5.1 system that uses 3 3.5mm stereo inputs from my PC, but I'm having a hard time finding naked female connectors (i.e. Just the metal jack) - all the ones I can find have huge rubber or plastic things with stress relief. These are just going into a Radioshack project box, so I don't want that stuff.

I don't know enough about the different types to find what I'm looking for on Digikey, but if someone can point me in the right direction, that would be greatly appreciated.

Need:

6x 3.5mm stereo female "bare"
2x RCA female "bare"
 
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alibaba.com has hundreds of 3.5 mm jacks, and RCA jacks also.

You'll have to look through them to find one that meets your needs.

A completely bare jack has nothing to attach to for physical mounting. When you push the male part in, what prevents the female jack from moving?
 

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