I think he meant you can use it as a test pin, ie clip an alligator clip to
it to take measurements.
Might not be overly successful, real test pins are flared at the end to stop
the clip falling off...
Tony
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> [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of derekhawkins
> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:47 AM
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Stupid- simple tip but worth it ....
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> >Often it's a piece of wire or a cut-off leg of a component.
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> First option to explore would be the leg of an existing
> installed thru hole (TH) component (headers included). That's
> why the move from TH to SMD doesn't always reduce the amount
> of hole drilling for the homebrewer as drastically as some
> would have us believe. SMD needs more forced or dedicated vias.
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