# Small two pin connector
**URL:** https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/small-two-pin-connector/13747
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [12 April 2022 09:35 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/small-two-pin-connector/13747 "2022-04-12T09:35:43Z")
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### Author:  [@AndrewBG](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/AndrewBG)
#### Post date: [12 April 2022 09:35 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/small-two-pin-connector/13747/1 "2022-04-12T09:35:43Z")
I’m looking for a small two pin connector to use for 12v DC connection to a small device.
What I want is a panel mount socket (male) and a lead based plug (female).
Specifically the size is important, but equally so polarity protection as well as a mechanical lock, ie screw fitting.
This is for 12v power connection to a camera dolly that will be moving and potentially snagging on external things like grass or small sticks, and as such, I’d rather that it snags and catches on the thing rather than pull the power out.
To date I have used barrel jacks and they have been fine, but I do want a different form factor as it stops someone plugging it into the wrong hole. I was wanting the power input to be a unique, to the device, connector.
At this point I want the connector to plug into the box, not an inline cable with plug and socket, but I might be able to be swayed on that.
Does anyone have any good ideas as to options?
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### Author:  [@Robert93820](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Robert93820)
#### Post date: [12 April 2022 09:58 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/small-two-pin-connector/13747/2 "2022-04-12T09:58:05Z")
Hi Andrew.
Core have a 6 pin plug and socket combo (plug panel mount, socket cable mount)) which I have used and seems quite robust.
SKU: PRT-11475.
It could be a bit large for your application but they may have smaller of the same style.
Cheers Bob
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### Author:  [@James84823](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/James84823)
#### Post date: [12 April 2022 10:05 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/small-two-pin-connector/13747/3 "2022-04-12T10:05:46Z")
Hi Andrew,
Core has a nice guide on identifying connectors that might help if you know your current requirements:
> **[Identify Electrical Connectors - Tutorial Australia](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/prototyping/Identify-Electrical-Connectors/)**
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> There are a ton of electrical wire connectors, too many to elaborate on in a single guide, however there are a couple of connectors that as a maker you will come across. Often when starting your way into the electronics world all you need is the...
I’d have a look at molex microfit personally, they come in all number of contacts, and have a latch to keep it plugged in. I use them on the toolhead of my 3D printer, and it throws itself around thousands of times with no connection troubles
> **[Molex Connector Part Number - 46623-0201](https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/crimp_housings/0466230201)**
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> Micro-Fit BMI Receptacle Housing, Single Row, Panel Mount, 2 Circuits, Nylon, UL 94V-0
[https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/crimp\_housings/0436450200](https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/crimp_housings/0436450200)
[https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/crimp\_housings/0436400200](https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/crimp_housings/0436400200)
-James
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### Author:  [@AndrewBG](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/AndrewBG)
#### Post date: [12 April 2022 10:06 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/small-two-pin-connector/13747/4 "2022-04-12T10:06:59Z")
> [@Robert93820](#):
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> It could be a bit large for your application but they may have smaller of the same style.
Great, thanks Bob, I’ll take a look.
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### Author:  [@AndrewBG](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/AndrewBG)
#### Post date: [19 May 2022 03:20 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/small-two-pin-connector/13747/5 "2022-05-19T03:20:00Z")
FYI to close the loop, I ended up going with these ones:
> **[lehom 2 Pin Way 20AWG Car Waterproof Electrical Connector Plug Socket Kit...](https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09F68GZZN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)**
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> lehom 2 Pin Way 20AWG Car Waterproof Electrical Connector Plug Socket Kit with 10cm Wire AWG Marine 1.5mm Series Terminal Connector Pack of 10 : Amazon.com.au: Automotive
They are pretty solid and have some form of water resistance and are close to the size that I was after.
Certainly cant complain about the price.