> > It's called homebrew for a reason, ghetto tech might be a
> better word.
> > Here's a good ghetto example - http://uanr.com/sdfloppy/.
> Work? Sure.
> > Ghetto? Sure. Possible problems? Sure. Vibration,
> crosstalk, all the
> > fun
> > stuff.
> > My point was simply real test pins are a funny shape for a
> reason. Why
> > this
> > surprises you or why you actually care enough to respond is
> beyond me.
> > Tony
>
>
> Ok, when i meet a Fluke or Tektronix or Siemens or Norma
> engineer i will
> tell them that they are doing it all wrong and square pins are not
> acceptable for test pins. I'm not sure if they will be
> insulted when i
> tell them they are ghetto technicians ;-).
> I'll just tell them the great Tony Smith has said so, and he
> must know
> after all, i'm sure they'll immediately see their folly.
Yep, while you're at it, ask them if they use alligator clips. Or do they
use parrot clips, which tend to hang on better.
Tony