Harwin sockets (H3161-01) or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100pcs-Nixie-VFD-Tube-Socket-Pins-1mm-Gold-Plated-IN-12-IN-18-IN-2-IN-8-ZM1040-/282331889813?hash=item41bc4ac095:g:0dwAAOSwUuFWw1Fe On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 7:21 AM, Paul Andrews <[email protected]> wrote: > Are there specific socket pins that I can try and source? > > On Feb 7, 2017, at 10:08 AM, gregebert <[email protected]> wrote: > > I use socket pins soldered into the PCB. Yes, there's also a hole in the > PCB for the nib. > The socket pins are low-insertion force, so it's very easy to remove the > tube if necessary > 0. Carefully bend any obviously misaligned pns. Be careful because the > pins are very soft. Ignore the surface corrosion. > 1. Individually number each tube, and assign it to a specific PCB location > 2. Insert socket pins onto the tube > 3. Solder tube onto PCB. The socket pins are formed to the tube and that > will minimize stress as long as the pins are not bent later on. > 4. Remove the tube and carefully set aside. > > After you're done, carefully insert the first tube, power-on, test, etc. > Then insert remaining tubes > > Lastly, a 3D printed collar is a nice final touch. It enhances the > appearance, makes it slightly easier to insert tubes, and protects the > socket pins from bending. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ > topic/neonixie-l/N59nth-xP0A/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ > msgid/neonixie-l/23e95647-0467-4480-ba5c-659116662009%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/23e95647-0467-4480-ba5c-659116662009%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "neonixie-l" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ > msgid/neonixie-l/0BFF66F2-0ED3-4833-8BCB-097617E00BA7%40gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/0BFF66F2-0ED3-4833-8BCB-097617E00BA7%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAOX%2BRHK%3DH8iShmDRe7UTGNyRHgmENhoeOxQRMJUydRHKehiQvg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
