Safe to use RJ connectors for low-power DC supply?

[Deeg]

For a while I've been kicking around some ideas for creating MagSafe-type connectors. One thought was to use an RJ connector. I'd could cut off the tab that holds the male connector in place and position some magnets on both male and female to hold them together. I haven't come up with a way to set up the magnets but if we assume it is do-able would this create a reliable connection? If so what would the upper bounds of voltage/current be?

This says that max current is 1.5A per contact for RJ11. Are there other RJ connectors that are rated for more? My projects are <= 20 volts (usually 12v) with a max of 2 amps (usually less than 1A).

If you have other ideas for a MagSafe connector I'd love to hear them (although maybe that would be better in a separate thread). I've seen the Rosenberger connections but I'm assuming they are too expensive for my simple projects.

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

RJ45 - fairly low, You have to look at POE specs. Multiple pairs are used for aproximately 50 V and 100 W.

I was at one time thinking about neobium magnets https://www.kjmagnetics.com/ and https://www.yokowoconnector.com/ amd https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=nrZ-cvuJ3e6B1M9ZmmIwLg&bvm=bv.82001339,d.eXY

I have a smoke detector hanging from a single 1/2" magnet, The design does incorporate communication now, but in it's simplest fr 3 contacts are used. The outer two are the same, so polarity doesn't matter.

I've used the pogo contacts before. A "short list" of probes are available from major distributors.

Without a machine shop, it's difficult to fabricate something.