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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board

2004-06-14 by Leon Heller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ballendo" <ballendo@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 4:32 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board


> Hello,
> 
> I used to buy sockets on a roll(or in strips) which were attached 
> at .100 to the strip of metal they were formed from (at the top). 
> After soldering, the strip is bent back and forth and it comes off. 
> leaving the pins with exact spacing...
> 
> Been awhile, but they're prob'ly still available...

I used to use those. They are made by Molex and should still be available.

Leon
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