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D'z Nutz
05-08-2005, 02:03 PM
I'm making a shutter release remote for my camera and it uses a stereo jack to connect to it. Thing is, I have no idea what parts (numeric) lead to connect to where on the jack (alphabetic):

http://www.spacegoggles.com/images/jack.jpg

Anyone have any idea what parts (1, 2, and 3) connect to sleeve (a), ring (b), tip (c)?

The stupid Radio Shack package doesn't have any descriptions!
alpha
05-08-2005, 02:06 PM
1-a
b-3
c-2

that would make the most sense, but if you are in doubt then just get a continuity tester and that will tell you for sure.
D'z Nutz
05-08-2005, 02:08 PM
That's what my initial assumption too. Don't have a tester on hand unfortunately.
frostyda9
05-08-2005, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by alpha
1-a
b-3
c-2

that would make the most sense, but if you are in doubt then just get a continuity tester and that will tell you for sure.

Sounds right to me. Looks like 1 (a) is the ground (common)and 2 & 3 would be L & R. 2 appears to be sleeved inside of 3 and terminating at point C. If in doubt, grab a battery, a couple pieces of scrap wire and use a low power device to confirm it.
BerserkerCatSplat
05-08-2005, 03:46 PM
Make that 3 votes for

1: A
2: C
3: B

I'm sure you can rig up some sort of circuit tester.
alpha
05-08-2005, 08:11 PM
yeah if you have a battery and a light and a few wires you can make your own circuit tester.
Davetronz
05-08-2005, 08:22 PM
Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Anyone have any idea what parts (1, 2, and 3) connect to sleeve (a), ring (b), tip (c)?

The stupid Radio Shack package doesn't have any descriptions!
I had the EXACT same problem with the package I bought from Radio Shack...
I cant remember how I wired it up though. It took me two attempts to get it right though.
Xtrema
05-09-2005, 09:46 AM
Run a multi meter thru them, 2 pointsthat has 0 ohm would be the connecting points.
alpha
05-09-2005, 04:00 PM
I think he said he doesnt have one.
D'z Nutz
05-10-2005, 10:49 PM
Thanks guys, look like that was the correct schematic! :thumbsup:
Tyler883
07-08-2005, 11:03 PM
I know this is an old thread, but you could have built a quick test light out of a flashlight bulb, battery and 2 wires.

better yet, these days everyone should have a cheap multimeter, you can buy them for as low as $15