Homebrew PCBs

> > 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