Tip pin multimeter adapters - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: staze
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timestamp: June 25, 2014, 09:33:36 pm
content: All,Pickup up a cheap analog meter that only has tip pin inputs. Curious what people use for adapters for probes (if they have any that use these style of connectors), and more interestingly, anyone know if 2mm banana plugs will fit into a 2mm tip pin jack? If they do, I'd be tempted to buy something like this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-pcs-2mm-Gold-Plated-Banana-Plug-to-4mm-Banana-Jack-Test-Adapte-Cable-20cm-/180910165597If not, probably just pick up a couple of the Pomona 1432-0's.Help?

author: Flump
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timestamp: June 25, 2014, 10:57:40 pm
content: hi stazeFranky (iloveelectronics) on here sells 2mm adaptors so you can use 4mm plugs insend him a message on herehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/franky's-sales-thread/

author: staze
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timestamp: June 25, 2014, 11:15:20 pm
content: Quote from: Flump on June 25, 2014, 10:57:40 pmyeah, those are the 2mm bananas... will those work in tip pin jacks?

author: Flump
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timestamp: June 25, 2014, 11:16:43 pm
content: never heard of tin pin jacks before sorry

author: RobertHolcombe
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timestamp: June 25, 2014, 11:29:12 pm
content: Do you mean an audio style mono tip/sleeve (TS) plug/jack?

author: xygor
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timestamp: June 25, 2014, 11:49:16 pm
content: What you want looks something like these probes:http://www.tequipment.net/UeiATL85.htmlBut I can't tell from the picture if they fit standard pin jacks.2 mm banana is probably too big. Maybe you could peel the banana. The pin inside might fit.It's best to find a set of the correct leads. They used to be fairly common and cheap.heEdit: it looks like some pin jacks are 2mm. Are yours? If so, it might not fit right because some pin jacks only wipe on one side and the banana plug will fit lopsided and make intermittent contact. Or, it might work.

author: staze
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 12:11:32 am
content: Quote from: RobertHolcombe on June 25, 2014, 11:29:12 pmnope, tip pin. basically, they're jacks that look just like the female end of some standard probe tips (hence the name). =P

author: staze
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 12:12:08 am
content: Quote from: xygor on June 25, 2014, 11:49:16 pmAh yeah... though, leads would be more of a pain than just some adapters. Probably just buy the pomonas. =P

author: RobertHolcombe
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 12:47:18 am
content: Ah right sorry, I didn't look up the Pomona you mentionedhttp://www.mouser.com/ds/2/159/d1432_1_01-69065.pdf"2mm" banana plugs are closer to 2.4-2.5mm diameter and about 3/4 the length, so depending on the tolerance of the tip pin socket you may not fit the banana in

author: iloveelectronics
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 12:50:54 am
content: Would something like these work for you? They are basically probe tip (2mm diameter) attachment for standard 4mm shrouded or unshrouded banana plugs, but might work for your purpose. I don't stock these but just happen to have one pair lying around while sampling stuff from my supplier. Let me know if you want them.

author: Flump
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 01:05:38 am
content: Franky if you get another set of them in put them to side for me please

author: iloveelectronics
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 01:17:27 am
content: Quote from: Flump on June 26, 2014, 01:05:38 amWill do. I just ordered a few more of these from my supplier, should receive them just before I leave for my holiday so if you need them quick I can try to ship them before I leave for a few weeks.

author: Flump
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 01:18:59 am
content: no hurry for them matejust nice to have them in the collection for when needed

author: staze
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 01:30:40 am
content: Indeed, those are exactly what I need.What would it take to get some?

author: iloveelectronics
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timestamp: June 26, 2014, 01:34:33 am
content: Quote from: staze on June 26, 2014, 01:30:40 amI will price them the same as these:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200904597758You can either buy using the link above (and leave me a note) or you can PM me your email address and I can send you a Paypal invoice with a 5% discount for a direct deal.

author: staze
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timestamp: July 02, 2014, 05:34:57 pm
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on June 26, 2014, 01:34:33 amGot them, and they're perfect! Not only do they fit the meter perfectly, but they solve an issue I've had for a while, which is using thesehttp://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11390149without the added bulk of having full probes inline. I will definitely buy another set of these when you have them in stock. =) And, I gotta say, fastest delivery from HK to the US ever: took less than a week!Thanks!