{"id":5605,"date":"2023-02-25T11:57:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-25T16:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/?p=5605"},"modified":"2023-03-16T13:18:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T18:18:20","slug":"eurorack-jack-confusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/eurorack-jack-confusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurorack Jack Confusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Modules for DIY in Eurorack use 3.5mm mono jacks that come in three basic types, each with a different PCB footprint. The part numbers for each of these is different from different manufacturers and also have changed over time. I’m writing this post for my own benefit as well as anyone who has ever been confused by the proliferation of part numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thonkiconn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thonkiconn jacks are named for the DIY seller Thonk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WQP-518MA<\/strong>, previously PJ301M-12<\/strong>, previously WQP-PJ398SM<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WQP-518MA are the newest version from Qingpu Electronics featuring a square bushing plate for added durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WQP-518MA<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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WQP-518MA bottom<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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PJ301M-12<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Erthenvar or snap-in (BM suffix)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The WQP-518MA-BM<\/strong> is the new improved version of the WQP-PJ301BM<\/strong>, previously WQP-PJ398S-BM<\/strong>, featuring Qingpu\u2019s rugged square based bushing. The sleeve connection is through the outer bracket that snaps into place on the PCB allowing for easy construction and panel fitting. This type of jack is used in Befaco<\/a> modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qingpu WQP-PJ398S-BM<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kobiconn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kobiconn jacks are used by nonlinearcircuits<\/a> and others. They are easily identified by three lugs, one of which flies above the PCB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kobiconn 16PJ138 (A865)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tayda A-865<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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CLIFF FC6812-JYO-35<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Doepfer type jack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some Eurorack modules use yet another type of jack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLIFF CL1384<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PJ324 stereo jack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Added by request, but it’s not typical for Eurorack builds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PJ324<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even more types!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many types of 3.5mm jack available. I can’t list all of them of course. This post is for the typical Eurorack DIY builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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