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On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:26:45 +0200, Tony Smith <ajsmith@...>
wrote:

> 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

Who says you can not simply make test leads with header sockets?
Much better than a clip lead.

You can also buy round solder pins that are excellent for this purpose,
with matching female connectors.


ST