Homebrew PCBs

Yup - Page 830 - particularly 575-310320 is percisly what I use. $11 for 100
They are not the true socket pins, but the indent in the top allows one to
solder an ic pin in to them in a pinch.
- Ya dont need to do no drillin, just a hammer will do <g>
JT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 5:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the
board


> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 17:22:00 -0400, Jeremy Taylor
> <jeremy@...> wrote:
>
> > I use something similar made by Mill-Max . They are simply called IC
> > pins and printed circuit pins. I use them to make mini dips from SMD
> > components for use on the breadboard, Not inserting an IC pin into them,
> > (which they are made for) but soldering the ring on the underside of a
> > PTH So instead of the point sticking in the pcb - it sticks off the
> > bottom.
> > Mouser page 803-804 and 830
> > . Prices are not bad if purchased in qty. Beats wasted time tearing up a
> > ic socket IMO.
> > .
> > JT
>
>
> you can get pins for that purpose, they are like square header pins but
> smaller and
> the size of IC pins. (with the narrow stub on both sides)
> they ought to be cheaper than the socket pins.
> 'course you'd need to drill holes then.
> <http://www.elcomp.at/PicGrup/Masse/Gr10/Leisten/SPL.JPG>
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>
> But i had one other idea for Dave, there are actually socket pins wich are
> fully
> inserted into the board, (they have no narrow stub). you need bigger holes
> of course.
> this would do away with the aligning/holding guide needed as the board
> holds them firmly.
> sorry i have no url there but google will know.
> you might use standard socket pins and snip off the stub.
>
> ST
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