# Battery Holder 2xAA with Cover and Switch - JST-XH Connector

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** PRT-09925 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/battery-holder-2xaa-with-cover-and-switch-jst-connector.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/battery-holder-2xaa-with-cover-and-switch-jst-connector.html.md))

This 2xAA battery holder puts a nice finishing touch on your battery powered project. This holder features a removable, sliding cover, which is secured with a small Phillips head screw. Another bonus is the ON/OFF switch which can be used to control power to your project.

> ⚠ Note: This battery holder is NOT compatible with the micro:bit. The micro:bit, Arduino Pro, and other boards utilize a JST-PH connector, not a JST-XH like this product has. You can find a micro:bit compatible battery pack [here](https://core-electronics.com.au/2x-aa-battery-box-jst-ph-switch.html)

## Pricing

- **Price:** $3.80 (inc GST) — $3.45 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $3.35 (exc GST) · 25+ $3.28 (exc GST) · 100+ $3.15 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 35 today, and up to 1500 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

This 2xAA battery holder puts a nice finishing touch on your battery powered project. This holder features a removable, sliding cover, which is secured with a small Phillips head screw. Another bonus is the ON/OFF switch which can be used to control power to your project.

The leads are about 150mm and are terminated with a JST-XH (2.50mm pitch) connector.

**Note: This battery holder is NOT compatible with the micro:bit. The micro:bit, Arduino Pro, and other boards utilize a JST-PH connector, not a JST-XH like this product has. You can find a micro:bit compatible battery pack [here](https://core-electronics.com.au/2x-aa-battery-box-jst-ph-switch.html)**

### Features

- 67.9 x 32.8 x 18.25mm

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/b/a/battery_holder_2xaa_with_cover_and_switch_-_jst_connector__prt-09925__01.jpg)