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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # DB15 Screw Terminal Adapter for MCP23X/26X Advanced Motor Controllers **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** POLOLU-3596 · **Brand:** [Pololu](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/db15-screw-terminal-adapter-for-mcp23x-26x-advanced-motor-controllers.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/db15-screw-terminal-adapter-for-mcp23x-26x-advanced-motor-controllers.html.md)) This screw terminal breakout adapter for a DB15 (sometimes also called DA-15) connector is designed to work with the MCP233, MCP236, MCP263, and MCP266... ## Pricing - **Price:** $25.95 (inc GST) — $23.59 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $22.65 (exc GST) · 25+ $21.94 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 5 today, and up to 6 more in 4–7 days. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=POLOLU-3596:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. 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The adapter is designed specifically to work with the MCP Advanced Motor Controllers that feature a DB15 connector: the [MCP233](https://core-electronics.com.au/mcp233-dual-30a-34vdc-advanced-motor-controller.html), [MCP236](https://core-electronics.com.au/mcp236-dual-30a-60vdc-advanced-motor-controller.html), [MCP263](https://core-electronics.com.au/mcp263-dual-60a-34vdc-advanced-motor-controller.html), and [MCP266](https://core-electronics.com.au/mcp266-dual-60a-60vdc-advanced-motor-controller.html). However, it could also be used as a generic breakout board for other hardware that uses the same connector, like old computer joysticks or MIDI devices (where it is called a game port). | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10100_128563e06e6.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10100_35570dc1929.jpg) \| \|---\| \| DB15 Screw Terminal Adapter for MCP23X/26X Advanced Motor Controllers with included hardware. \| | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10099_14039f962cc.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10099_449613fedaa.jpg) \| \|---\|---\| \| DB15 Screw Terminal Adapter for MCP23X/26X Advanced Motor Controllers. \| | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10095_13273c53f01.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10095_35740d28de0.jpg) \| \|---\|---\| \| DB15 screw terminal adapter mated to an MCP266 Advanced Motor Controller. \| | |---| The adapter includes a plastic housing, connector screws, and a small clip that can be screwed into the housing for wire strain relief. | [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10116_44736f38291.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10116_17436b81109.jpg) | |---| | DB15 Screw Terminal Adapter for MCP23X/26X Advanced Motor Controllers with included hardware. | **People often buy this product together with:** | [![MCP263 Dual 60A, 34VDC Advanced Motor Controller](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J9485_3871fd1e03.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/mcp263-dual-60a-34vdc-advanced-motor-controller.html) | [MCP263 Dual 60A, 34VDC Advanced Motor Controller](https://core-electronics.com.au/mcp263-dual-60a-34vdc-advanced-motor-controller.html) | |---|---| | [![MCP233 Dual 30A, 34VDC Advanced Motor Controller](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J9476_3781107708.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/mcp233-dual-30a-34vdc-advanced-motor-controller.html) | [MCP233 Dual 30A, 34VDC Advanced Motor Controller](https://core-electronics.com.au/mcp233-dual-30a-34vdc-advanced-motor-controller.html) | |---|---| **Dimensions** | Size: | 2.6" × 1.7" × 0.8"[1](https://core-electronics.com.au/#note1) | |---|---| | Weight: | 40 g | **Notes:** 1The adapter length, 2.6", excludes the screw knobs, which extend the length by about 0.3" when installed and fully tightened. **Recommended links** - **[DB15 Screw Terminal Adapter dimension diagram](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/DB15_BREAKOUT_DIMS_16741b110f6.PDF)** Dimension diagram of the DB15 Screw Terminal Adapter. - **[DB15 Screw Terminal Adapter 3D model](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/DB15_BREAKOUT_V1_73513d1b4e4.zip)** 3D model (IGES file) of the DB15 Screw Terminal Adapter. ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_5233.jpg)