Sorry - forgot the link... On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 9:29 PM, Carey Fisher wro= te: > > On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM, Forrest Christian wro= te: > >> 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: >> > > http://media.digikey.com/photos/Keystone%20Elect%20Photos/5002.JPG > 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 .