RE: Recommendations for single row pin headers

Thanks Jim. That looks like a good option too.

 

Jeff_Birt (Hey Birt!)

 

From: Jim Brain <brain_at_jbrain.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 11:00 AM
To: cbm-hackers_at_musoftware.de; Jeffrey Birt <birt_j_at_soigeneris.com>
Subject: Re: Recommendations for single row pin headers

 

Not sure I have enough data to disagree with Pasi on the issues with round pins, but I've found the round pin headers very useful and capable. I offer the same stock I use in my projects on the web site, if you're interested. The contact area is gold, for maximum efficiency.

As you note, the .01"x.01 square pin header is wholly unsuitable, so at least there are some good options.

Jim




On August 6, 2019 at 10:49 AM Jeffrey Birt <birt_j_at_soigeneris.com <mailto:birt_j_at_soigeneris.com> > wrote: 

Hello all, 

  

While I’m waiting for a few PCBs to show up I’m looking at various single row 0.1” pitch pin headers. The PCB is a DF0/DF1 switch adapter PCB for an Amiga. You pull the odd CIA and plug the adapter board in its place and then the CIA plugs into the adapter.  The pin header will be used to go from adapter PCB to the socket on the Amiga PCB. 

  

I have noticed over the years that some types of pins work much better than others. What I have on hand is the standard square cut pin which is not suitable. A lot of folks will use machine pins which seem to work though I’ve had some that really don’t fit snugly in IC sockets. 

  

With the project description out of the way the question is do you all have a favorite type of header for this purpose? If so would you mind sharing a part number? 

  

Thanks, 

Jeff_Birt (Hey Birt!)