Suitable TRS (or TRRS?) jack for Famicom AV mod

[chowder]

Hi!

Can anyone suggest a source for a 2.5mm TRS jack for AV modding purposes?  The cable I have has 2 RCA plugs, one for composite video and the other for mono sound.  I'm guessing I need a 3 pole jack (tip/ring for video/audio or vice versa and sleeve for ground), is that correct?  I'm guessing I could use TRRS too and just connect both rings to the audio.

I'm really having problems finding any...  Worst case scenario I could probably steal one from a broken handheld Famiclone I have and try to guess the wiring.

Thanks in advance for any help

Rob.

[80sFREAK]

ebay.co.uk There is also UK sellers, not only chinese. It's a standart 3.5mm stereo jack

[chowder]

Yeah, I can find 3.5mm jacks, but the cable I already have has a 2.5mm plug.  Maybe I'll just have to change my plans if 3.5mm is the only type readily available.  Thanks

[80sFREAK]

2.5mm is less common. You still can find it around cellphones and handheld radios. I would go for 3.5mm - easier to mount and more common part.

[FAMICOM_87]

yes 3.5mm is better I used it to mod my famicom it is good idea 

[chowder]

yes 3.5mm is better I used it to mod my famicom it is good idea 

I've read that some of the cables are wired differently, how is yours set up?  Tip for video or audio, and the sleeve part nearest the cable for ground?  Does your plug have 2 rings or 1?

[80sFREAK]

Why bother, just solder AV cable - you already have hardwired controllers

[chowder]

Why bother, just solder AV cable - you already have hardwired controllers

I've done that before, I thought I'd try something new (to me, anyway) this time   It seems like it would be an elegant solution, it appeals to me aesthetically.

[zmaster18]

The 2.5mm jack is tough to find. Once I ordered a bunch of 3.5mm cables and got 2.5mm instead I totally got a refund for that. I still have about 30+ useless cables because so many people messed up my order before I got what I wanted.

Stick to the 3.5mm jack and cable. I also use a mono video cable because it is easier to find the right jack.
If you need some cables or jacks in bulk, I can hook you up. I have a few varieties and I don't need them.

[FAMICOM_87]

I used stereo jack, (one pin one ring and ground, it is no important where is audio and video , only important think is to make ground on the largest  ring on the stereo jack

your words : "and the sleeve part nearest the cable for ground?" )  thats right ! 

here is is my mod  
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=12059.0

[chowder]

I did see your mod, but I was wondering how it would be wired up.  Thank you for confirming it for me, it's much appreciated.  Maybe I should have just PMed you directly, but this way other people can see it I guess

[FAMICOM_87]

no problem share pictures when your mod is done too 

[80sFREAK]

Also

http://connector.pinoutsguide.com/3_pin_stereo_plug/
http://pinoutsguide.com/Home/av_jack_pinout.shtml

and even more

http://www.cablechick.com.au/blog/understanding-trrs-and-audio-jacks/