I have an Ion USB deck that takes input from tape decks via a
"1/8th jackplug". The Maplin catalogue has no such object.
Wikipedia says its the same as a 3.5mm jack, so I tried Maplins
one (Nikai brand) and it doesnt go into the recessed hole because
the body of the plug is slightly too fat, cant tell if the jack
itself will fit. Anybody know a specific product that would fit?
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The Reid wrote:
I have an Ion USB deck that takes input from tape decks via a
"1/8th jackplug". The Maplin catalogue has no such object.
Wikipedia says its the same as a 3.5mm jack, so I tried Maplins
one (Nikai brand) and it doesnt go into the recessed hole because
the body of the plug is slightly too fat, cant tell if the jack
itself will fit. Anybody know a specific product that would fit?

And the diameter of the recessed hole is?


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On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:44:58 +0100, The Reid
wrote:

I have an Ion USB deck that takes input from tape decks via a
"1/8th jackplug". The Maplin catalogue has no such object.
Wikipedia says its the same as a 3.5mm jack, so I tried Maplins
one (Nikai brand) and it doesnt go into the recessed hole because
the body of the plug is slightly too fat, cant tell if the jack
itself will fit. Anybody know a specific product that would fit?

Try one molded on to a cable. These are often slimmer. The
ubiquitous "computer audio cable" is a 3.5mm stereo jack plug to 2 x
phono plugs. Quite likely you have one already. If the phonos don't
suit get adaptors or cut them off and solder something else on.

Following up to Laurence Payne

The
ubiquitous "computer audio cable" is a 3.5mm stereo jack plug to 2 x
phono plugs.

that's what I have, odd they have designed a recess to not accept
it.
--
Mike Reid
I will agree bendybuses are a good idea when they build bungalows on Mayfair
Walk-eat-photos UK "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" -- you can email us@ this site
Walk-eat-photos Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"

In article ,
The Reid wrote:
I have an Ion USB deck that takes input from tape decks via a
"1/8th jackplug". The Maplin catalogue has no such object.
Wikipedia says its the same as a 3.5mm jack, so I tried Maplins
one (Nikai brand) and it doesnt go into the recessed hole because
the body of the plug is slightly too fat, cant tell if the jack
itself will fit. Anybody know a specific product that would fit?

Chances are a moulded on one will have a smaller body than a user
replaceable type. Can you measure the diameter of the recess? I've got
several different makes of solder type plugs and one might just fit.
(Maplin types seem to use the same body as phonos and other plugs)

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Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

Following up to Owain

I expect the manufacturers can sell a suitable cable ... at a price.

Ah yes, how naive of me. Where's that sandpaper?
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Mike Reid
I will agree bendybuses are a good idea when they build bungalows on Mayfair
Walk-eat-photos UK "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" -- you can email us@ this site
Walk-eat-photos Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"

Following up to Dave Plowman (News)

Chances are a moulded on one will have a smaller body than a user
replaceable type. Can you measure the diameter of the recess? I've got
several different makes of solder type plugs and one might just fit.
(Maplin types seem to use the same body as phonos and other plugs)

without measuring, yes, its identical to a phono body, it just
needs to be a minute bit smaller, less than you could easily
measure without calipers. I may try cutting off some of the
plastic (luckily I ordered two by mistake!) If any of your solder
plugs are slimmer than a phono. i'll tour the shops looking at
what they have.

*If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

because lust isnt?
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Mike Reid
I will agree bendybuses are a good idea when they build bungalows on Mayfair
Walk-eat-photos UK "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" -- you can email us@ this site
Walk-eat-photos Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"

On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:25:03 +0100, The Reid
wrote:

Ah yes, how naive of me. Where's that sandpaper?

Fancy the budgie do you?