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Subject: RE: [motm] Re: Sockets vs. soldering ICs directly to PCB?

From: "Tentochi" <tentochi@...>
Date: 2001-03-09

I am not well versed in this area of sockets (yet). What type is supplied
with most kits? Can you give me a little bit more info in the difference?
Do I probably need to buy replacement sockets for kits if I decide to go the
kit route?

Thanks!
Todd

> In practice, it's probably not such a
> bad thing, but you should NEVER use cheap sockets. If you decide to
> use them, buy the machined round pin kind, NOT the everyday Radio
> Shack flat contact kind.
>Moe