Homebrew PCBs

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