WTB/LF/begging for: Ergodox 3.5mm TRRS connectors

[bearcat]

Hey all!

I finally got my PCBs for my custom keyboard and got really excited to build a bunch for the holidays!

But then I got sad: the 3.5mm TRRS connector from the ergodox kit (this one), is back ordered until February

Anyone got any extras they'd be willing to sell/trade?  Or know someone who does?  Really need to figure out how to get my hands on a few!

Thanks in advance!

[agodinhost]

have you tried digikey, mouser or sparkfun already?

[bearcat]

digikey is backordered until february, i couldn't find the part on mouser or sparkfun -- or octopart, for that matter

[tjcaustin]

http://mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/47257-0001/?qs=1uvhzzitxfiE8gezc9gy8A%3d%3d

[bearcat]

found that one -- from the drawing, it looks like that one comes out at a right angle to the board rather than lying flat.

the drawing linked to from the datasheet page shows it a bit clearer: http://www.molex.com/pdm_docs/sd/472570001_sd.pdf

[tjcaustin]

Ah, yeah, I see where it would sit perpendicular to the board instead of parallel.  That's the closest I've found so far, sadly.

[bearcat]

thanks, though!  Here's hoping someone turns up with some extras...

[kolonelkadat]

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SJ-43515TS/CP-43515TS-ND/368147
30 000 in stock, can ship immediately.

same package, same manufacturer, only difference is this one has a tip switch on pin 5. take some scissors, cut pin 5 off i guess. should be a drop in replacement at that point.

eta:from the datasheet it looks like you probably dont even need to remove pin 5.

[bearcat]

Of course! You sir are a genius. Why didn't I think of that?!? I didn't even think to look!

Hooray! Xmas comes early!!

[kurplop]

I just realized I have some (6) I probably won't need because my new keyboard halves aren't separable and i'll likely direct wire them.

If your current course of action doesn't pan out, PM me.

[bearcat]

Thanks all!  Closing the thread.