Machined pin sockets and socket strips

[Screech]

Machined pin sockets and socket strips
How do they hold on to what ever is pluged into them.

they have round holes, but my ic's have flat legs.

also, if i insert a roung legged thing into it, can i later insert a flat legged thing into it, or will it be damaged?.

Are they like a breadboard and don't damage after use?
:roll: :wink:

 

[checkmate]

What a strange question. I guess what's holding them on is friction.
As for it's durability, well, they are definitely more lasting to frequent removals compared to normal IC sockets, but of course they still spoil over repeated removals, and not quite as durable as breadboards.

 

[JimB]

How do they hold on to what ever is pluged into them?
They have a springy insert inside them.

they have round holes, but my ic's have flat legs.
No problem!

also, if i insert a roung legged thing into it, can i later insert a flat legged thing into it, or will it be damaged?.
Flat legs or round legs, no problem, it can take 'em all!

Just a word of caution, the round pins you insert into turned pin IC sockets should be no larger than the pins on DIL headers, otherwise you will damage the spring insert.

JimB

 

[Screech]

Sounds good!

I think I'll use the machined strips as a bread board type of connection on my circuit board.

Thanks