>It was an exercise in how I could get this done with stuff
>I have laying around the house...
>         http://www.avn-tech.com/stuff/SOIC-Adapter.jpg

Note: you'll need a LOT more downforce on the pins than those rubber bands
can provide.  Even pushing with your fingers is tough because you have to
literally flex any pin that isn't precisely aligned with all the other pins
into position.  It takes a good 5-10 pounds of force on the pins to really
ensure they're seated.

If you've ever used a real SMD socket, you'll notice that the force required
to close the lid is quite high... the force transmitted to the pins
themselves is tremendous.

--Andrew

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