Hi, Nice to see someone using those adapters; thanks!
Of course once you've installed one you'll never want to remove it again ;-), but I'm always reluctant to plug anything into an IC socket that might deform the socket (just in case). DIP IC pins are .010" thick whereas 20 AWG wire is around .030"; not only is that snug in the PCB holes but also a little thick for the socket. I prefer to use something with .010" pins, intended for plugging into an IC socket like this: eBay# 172138163630 Or an even better deal (more pins for the money): eBay# 171151222236 It takes a few minutes during a lull watching baseball to pull the pins and adds about $0.50 to the cost, but they are plated and well worth it IMO.. Insert the pins from the top (with one of those solderless breadboards underneath to hold and align them), solder, and trim off the top part. m ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Swallow" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2018 4:40 PM Subject: [M100] Leads/Legs for Mike Stein System ROM PCB > Howdy all, > > Got a project of five (5) early M100 vs Y2K ROM on Mike Stein PCB issue. > Trying to make leads/legs for the PCB with 20AWG solid copper wire. I ordered > tinned wire and the seller sent me bare copper. The bare wire does get > through the holes, but it is snug. About what I expected. I was figuring > 20AWG as 22AWG may not be strong enough to handle the pressure when inserted. > It was my intention to use tinned in order protect the copper, but tinned > might be a bit too tight in the holes. I have some liquid tin to use, if it > is still good. Just thinking maybe I should leave the tip going to the PCB > bare and hope the solder will be enough. > > God bless, > > GregS <><
