Cool! Thanks for that, Adam. Now added to my "Parts" bookmarks list. dwayne At 10:55 AM 4/14/2008, M. Adam Davis wrote: >Looks like what you want is an RCA jack with an internal switch. You >can find some of these by searching Digikey: > >Search for "RCA". >Refine search, under "Number of Positions/Contacts" select "2 >Conductors, 3 Contacts" > >Here's one from the above search: >http://www.keyelco.com/products/specs/spec191.asp > >Hope this helps. > >-Adam > >On 4/14/08, alan smith wrote: > > I've been searching the normal places for a RCA type jack that > has a mechanical contact associated with it, such that I can detect > when someone plugs into it. These are pretty common for 1/8" mini > and such, but haven't found one yet that accepts the RCA plug. > > > > Anyone know of such a device? -- Dwayne Reid Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA (780) 489-3199 voice (780) 487-6397 fax www.trinity-electronics.com Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist