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Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Stupid- simple tip but worth it ....

From: "Tony Smith" <ajsmith@...>
Date: 2006-09-13

> > 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.


Sheesh. You can make your test pins out of barbed wire for all I care.
Just don't complain when the leads fall off after you bump it.

Tony