Flex-Battery-Interrupter

# Flex-Battery-Interrupter

A battery interrupter is a simple, affordable device that enables you to switch adapt many battery powered electronics devices and toys. The battery interrupt is slipped in between the batteries or battery and battery terminal, breaking the circuit until a switch is attached and closed.

This device is a battery interrupter based on a flexible PCB with a mono/stereo 3.5 mm audio jack.

The original design was created by Dale Grover which is called [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_200](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/tree/main/Design_Files/PCB_Files/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_200). 

The shorter model was created to offer an even more affordable option which is called [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_100](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/tree/main/Design_Files/PCB_Files/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_100).

The difference between the two models is simply the length of the battery interrupter. 

## Flex PCB Models

The design files for the two models are available and can be found using following links:

  1. [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_100](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/tree/main/Design_Files/PCB_Files/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_100) (100 mm x 34 mm)
  2. [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_200](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/tree/main/Design_Files/PCB_Files/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_200) (203.3 mm x 34.3 mm)

## 3D Printed case

[Flex_Battery_Interrupter_Jack_Case](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/tree/main/Build_Files/3D_Printing_Files) provides additional support for both Flex PCB and the 3.5mm jack.


## Build 

The following documents will guide you through the build process:

  1. [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_Maker_Checklist](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/blob/main/Documentation/V1.0/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_Maker_Checklist.pdf)
  2. [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_Tools_List](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/blob/main/Documentation/V1.0/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_Tools_List.pdf)
  3. [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_PCB_Fabrication_Guide](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/blob/main/Documentation/V1.0/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_PCB_Fabrication_Guide.pdf)
  4. [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_Assembly_Guide](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/blob/main/Documentation/V1.0/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_Assembly_Guide.pdf)


### Gerber Files

The gerber files are available to be sent out to your favorite PCB fabrication company. You can use the following settings when you order your Flex PCBs:

```
Layers: 2 Layers 	
Thickness: 0.2 mm
Min Track/Spacing: 2/2mil
Min Hole Size: 0.15 mm
Finished Copper:1 oz
Stiffener: Without 
3M Tape: without 	
EMI shielding film: without
Board type: Single piece 
```

  1. [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_100](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/blob/main/Build_Files/PCB_Files/Gerber_Files/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_100_1.00.zip) (100 mm x 34 mm)
  2. [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_200](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/blob/main/Build_Files/PCB_Files/Gerber_Files/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_200_1.01.zip) (203.3 mm x 34.3 mm)

### Components 

The main component of Flex Battery Interrupter is a 3.5mm Stereo Jack which is listed in [Flex_Battery_Interrupter_BOM](https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Flex-Battery-Interrupter/blob/main/Documentation/V1.0/Flex_Battery_Interrupter_BOM_v1.0.csv).


## More Information 

You can get more information about the Flex Battery Interrupter by creating an issue here or posting your questions in the [Flex Battery Interrupter thread](https://forum.makersmakingchange.com/t/battery-interrupter-flexible-pcb/1520) on MakersMakingChange forum.