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

2001-03-09 by Tentochi

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

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