Chris, There is a term for such things in English that may be helpful in clarifying this and it is "bed of nails".
Hope this helps. Paul Wilson Quoting Chris Liechti <cliec...@gmx.net>: > Kelly Murray wrote: > > The needle idea sounds good, just some holes can be put on the circuit > > board, > > that shouldn't be a problem. > > i'm not sure were talking of the same thing, i'll try to explain what i > mean. > > - your product has test pads, those are just large pads without holes > (1.5mm diameter or so). > > - the test adapter has the needles that contact on the testpoints > i just picked the first hit on google, but here is what i mean with > "needle", seem like "spring probe" is one of the english names: > http://www.polarinstruments.com/products/accessories/images/part%20no- ACC305.jpg > http://www.ectinfo.com/files/product/contacts/pogo_plus.html > > maybe someone that knows the english terms can jump in and explain it a > little better ;-) > > chris >