the simplest method is threading the leads through holes in the board before
they are soldered on (two 'bends' should be enough to stop them pulling out)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Hord" <mike.hord@gmail.com>
To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 2:51 PM
Subject: [EE] Battery lead to PCB


> What's the best way to attach the wires leading to
> a 9V battery snap to a PCB?
>
> Doesn't need TREMENDOUS flexibility (the rest of
> the package is tight enough that it probably won't
> shift too much), but it would be nice if we could
> guarantee to some degree that after 30 or 40
> battery changes, the leads don't tear off the board.
>
> Smaller is better.  Current favored method is
> insertion into PTH, solder, dab of hot glue.  I know
> hot glue is...subpar.
>
> Mike H.
>
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