On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM, Forrest Christian wrote= : > I've started adding test point holes to my circuit boards when I design > them. I've been soldering in single square pin 'header pins' where > needed.... > > It occurs to me that it would be really cool if there was something like > an alligator clip or a grabber clip or similar which was designed for > the purpose of attaching to a through hole, no pin required. Both for > my intended test points, and also the vias that often seem to be used > for that purpose. > > Is there such a clip that somehow attaches to a unfilled through hole? > I'm also thinking about a press-fit connector but I'd prefer to have > something a bit more reusable. > > -forrest > -- > > I use the PC test points like this from Keystone Electronics: The Digikey catalog shows a wide variety of types: http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/US2011/P2512.pdf They are easy to grab with a probe and don't fall out during wave soldering. They also make SMT versions. Carey Fisher Chief Technical Officer New Communications Solutions, LLC 678-999-3956 careyfisher@ncsradio.com --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .