> > The available distance between the pins varies a bit between
> > manuafctureres, you might want try a few samples. I use 'random'
> > manufacturers, but so far I haven't found a connector that 
> can not be
> > used this way.
> 
> Famous last words ... yes, I know, it is so, unless it's that 
> one time when ...
> you know how it works. Murphy takes his cut. (snip)

That's why I said that for lowest risk you should stick to a brand you
found OK. But in practice Murphy has yet to make his presence on this
aspect. And note that using a DB connector this way is common practice
in al types of small gadgets.

> Speaking of Wisp: isn't D1 a little too close to IC2 ? Ditto R? and
IC1 ?

Probably too close for some rule and for automatic insertion, but not
for hand assembly. I have had quite a few non-functional Wisp628's
returned witha ll kinds of assembly mistakes, but none that coul be
attributed to this close placing. Note that a few had problems with the
soldering of the DB connectors, if I change the PCB I would make the
copper fields a bit longer.

Wouter van Ooijen

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