2009/8/18 Olin Lathrop <olin_piclist@embedinc.com>:
> Funny NYPD wrote:
>> The other advantage is for the assembly line people, =A0they use
>> different mechanical fixture to hold the pogo-pins for different
>> production board in high volume. It does make operator life a lot
>> easier, all they have to do is load and unload the board to th
>
> Of course pogo pins are better for a automated test and calibration fixtu=
re.
> However your jig is specifically for hand holding. =A0It just doesn't look
> easier. =A0Granted I haven't tried it, but it looks like holding the jig =
such
> that the pogo pins line up right, even considering the holes act like
> detents, is harder and more finnicky than just sticking pins in holes and
> applying some sideways pressure with your finger.
>
>
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If you can fit a right angle header into the space available, Its easy
to bend the pins slightly so they always contact the sides of their
holes, That way you don't even need to keep holding it while
programming.

RP

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