At 18.56 14/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>> The subject says it all: male or female headers (on a "main board")?
>>
>> What are the pro and cons (besides cost) of one solution or another?
>>
>> I see that often the boards use male strips, is it only a matter
>> of price saving, or are there any other reasons for that choice?
>
>        Offhand I'd say male since you can then use the more common crimp on
>ribbon
>cable (IDC) ends. TTYL

Smart suggestion.. now, if only I could find those cables (I looked for
them some time ago) easily.. also, of the exact pins count I need. :/

But effectively that's definitely a good reason to use male headers..

Thanks,
Andrea

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