Trying to find Slip Ring

I´ve searched hi and low, for months, but can´t seem to find slip rings anywhere suitable for small motors and electronics. Anybody here who has any suppliers in hand ?

This unit was mentioned somewhere recently - lots of connections, can be paralleled up for more current...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22mm-12-2A-12-Wires-2-amps-12-Conductors-Capsule-Compact-Slip-Ring-220VAC-250Rpm-/300705656201?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item4603742d89

there are a lot of entries for "slip ring" on eBay.

Jeez, the only place I haven´t looked yet i eBay! facepalm

I have looked EVERYWHERE else!

Thank you so much! :slight_smile:

Never underestimate the power of eBay!!

Did you try Adafruit?

For light-duty stuff, 3.5mm or quarter-inch jacks can be useful.

AWOL:
For light-duty stuff, 3.5mm or quarter-inch jacks can be useful.

Could you explain that one please?- maybe a sketch or photo?

Jim

JimboZA:

AWOL:
For light-duty stuff, 3.5mm or quarter-inch jacks can be useful.

Could you explain that one please?- maybe a sketch or photo?

Jim

Well a 1/4" stereo phone plug and jack would give you three circuit connections that is free to rotate when plugged into it's matching jack.
http://www.parts-express.com/images/products/standard/092-0124_s.jpg

Lefty

That's quite cunning.....

AWOL:
For light-duty stuff, 3.5mm or quarter-inch jacks can be useful.

OMG! What a fantastic idea!

It has been added to my mental filing cabinet. Thanks!

You can also get three and four pole 3.5mm jacks and 2.5mm three pole.

AWOL:
You can also get three and four pole 3.5mm jacks and 2.5mm three pole.

And four poles could allow you to pass power, ground, and a full duplex comm link through the rotating and fixed assemblies. What more could a rotating project require. :wink:

Lefty

I've also heard of people using those phone cable untangler things for this purpose too.