On Sat, Aug 17, 2002 at 04:38:29PM +1000, Sean Alcorn (SYD) wrote:
> Byron,
>
> > Finally a tip for you. I always protect my PICs by inserting them into round
> > pin machined solder sockets. They're tougher than PIC pins and cost less if
> > bent or broken. I haven't had a bent or broken pin in a couple of years.
>
> By "Solder Sockets", do you mean normal IC sockets but with the higher
> quality round machined sockets - rather than the wiper type?

Correct.

>
> Then you actually solder the PIC permanently into the socket - creating a
> sturdier, extension of the pins - yeah?

No. I simply plug the PIC into the round machined socket, then plug the entire
assembly into the programmer or the target board. When I need to pop the chip
out, I pry the machined socket, not the PIC itself.

>
> Good idea, but not sure if you mean IC sockets or something else.

IC sockets: Saver of precious PIC pins.

BAJ

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