On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 12:32:51 PM UTC-4, gregebert wrote: > > A solution to the inflexible socket-pins soldered to the PCB is to > custom-fit each tube. Assign a unique number to each tube and socket. Place > the pins onto the tube, then solder the pins to the PCB (almost like > soldering the tube in-place). Remove the tube, clip-off the extra leads on > the PCB. > > The tube can be inserted almost effortlessly, and with far less force than > a conventional socket. My last clock has 18 sockets for IN-18's. "Only" 14 > are actually populated, though. I found that even though each tube is > custom fitted to a particular location, it's fairly easy easy to > interchange them because the pins are manufactured with reasonable > consistency. Most IN-18 pins are soft and easily bent, so be extra careful > when handling, socketing, straightening, etc. Nevertheless, I do keep each > tube in it's assigned socket. > > If you have a 3D printer, make a socket-cap to slip over the soldered > pins. It will provide some mechanical protection for the pins, and it makes > insertion of tubes much easier. It will have the same appearance as a real > socket. > I will keep this in mind for assembly. I did notice all of the pins are skewed in one direction on a couple of the tubes I ordered. Not sure exactly how you're supposed to straighten them, I saw a tube straightener on ebay but it was $150 or something......for a piece of metal? There has to be an easier way.
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