Homebrew PCBs

On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 16:08:23 +0100, Leon Heller <leon_heller@...> 
wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthony Toft" <toftat@...>
> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 2:21 PM
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Header connectors.
>
>
>> I am upgrading my Tait Programmer for ICSP and am deciding on the
>> connector, I have pretty much chosen a 2x6 on .1 centers (standard
>> looking dual row) but I can't find them that short. How much hassle is
>> it to cut them off a longer strip (like getting 6 from a 36 ping
>> connector)?
>
> I use a Stanley knife. Put the strip on a hard surface and press down 
> hard
> with the knife. You should get a clean break.
>
> Leon

i use any type of pliers.
the notches are designed to make the pins break where you want.

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