Take a look here:
https://www.vectorelect.com/pcb-accessories-pins-terminals.html






On Sat, Oct 13, 2018 at 1:11 PM AB Pearce - UKRI STFC <
alan.b.pearce@stfc.ac.uk> wrote:

> It is turret terminals you are looking for : -
>
>
> https://onecall.farnell.com/c/connectors/crimp-terminals-solder-terminals=
-splices/solder-press-mount-turret-terminals?searchref=3Dsearchlookahead
>
> One about a third the way down the first page matches your description,
> but as you say, has a sizable hole. Others are just plain pins that would
> go into a component lead hole.
>
> I only looked down the first page of 25, so there may be something more
> applicable for your use on a later page.
>
> Certainly the split top produces the term "turret" as it results in
> something looking like castellation on a castle turret.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu <piclist-bounces@mit.edu> On Behalf Of
> David C Brown
> Sent: 13 October 2018 15:19
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. <piclist@mit.edu>
> Subject: Re: [EE] What are they called
>
> No.   Turret terminals or turret tags are not really intended for PCB
> mounting.   They fit 1/8 inch holes on the tag  strips used in old valve
> gear.
>
>
> On Sat, 13 Oct 2018, 12:24 Mark Scoville, <mscoville@unicontrolinc.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Try "Turret Terminals"... the ones with the forked top may have a more
> > specialized name - but this should get you going. Sources probably
> Cambion,
> > Keystone, Mill-Max.
> >
> > Hope this helps you out
> >
> > -- Mark
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behal=
f
> > Of
> > David C Brown
> > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2018 6:14 AM
> > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> > Subject: [EE] What are they called
> >
> > In order to mount a through hole resistor on a PCB whilst maintaining t=
he
> > ability to change it easily one uses a pin which is a tight fit in the
> hole
> > and which is forked at the top for the resistor.
> > lead.
> > I am failing .to source some of these, probably because I don't know th=
e
> > correct term to put into Google.
> > What on earth are they called?
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