Charles Craft wrote:
> I'm tired of robbing old modems for RJ connectors or having to leave room
> for a DIP clip when using a DIP chip. So maybe time for pogo pin ICSP setup.
>
> Anyone have a favorite tip style? 
> Seems all these could be hard on the pads after many programming cycles.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260097135617
>
> option 1 - 10 pieces P100-V-4R (crown tip) pogo pin & 1 piece 6-p 0.156" connector
> option 2 - 10 pieces P100-B-4R (spear tip) pogo pin & 1 piece 6-p 0.156" connector
> option 3 - 10 pieces P100-H20-7G (serrated tip) pogo pin & 1 piece 6-p 0.156" connector
> option 4 - 10 pieces P100-K-4R (chisel tip) pogo pin & 1 piece 6-p 0.156" connector
>
>
>   
I like the chisel tip, and I use 0.028" holes in my target pad. This 
keeps the pogo pin from roaming around. It assures
smooth one-handed operation.

You WONT be disappointed. This scheme really works well.

--Bob
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