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Replacing headers on a PCB? Simple trick to help out.

By pencilneck

2 years ago



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    #1 2 years ago

    Wrapping up replacing the headers on my current project... 3rd time I've done headers on a pin and decided to make my life a touch easier this time round. Here is a quick "hack" using using clothespins:

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    You need to cut one of the fingers. The pliers I'm using, it took a few times to work my way through to make the cut.

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    Not required, but I'd suggest you use a file to clean up your cut area and to also file a notch into the long finger to give it more clearance.

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    And here is the results of about 60 seconds worth of work.

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    Long finger for headers set back in the board.

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    Short finger for headers along the edge of the board.

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    Why I suggest to file a notch, more likely to clear the pins.

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    A bunch of headers loaded up. I would solder 1 pin into place and remove the clip. While the soldier was still flowing, I'd put my finger on the header to make sure it was flush/flat on the PCB. Once all the headers were secured, I went back and did all my soldering.

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    PCB pegs or something... 5/8" dowels cut to 2.5" and drilled. #6 screws and #6 washers. Just fit them to the mounting holes of the PCB and snug into place.

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    A few pegs I had to whittle down a little bit with a pocket knife.

    This worked out pretty good for me, figure I'd share. If you find it useful, leave a comment.

    Regards.

    #2 2 years ago

    Now that sir is a neat trick.

    #3 2 years ago
    Quoted from pencilneck:

    Wrapping up replacing the headers on my current project... 3rd time I've done headers on a pin and decided to make my life a touch easier this time round. Here is a quick "hack" using using clothespins:
    [quoted image]
    You need to cut one of the fingers. The pliers I'm using, it took a few times to work my way through to make the cut.
    [quoted image]
    Not required, but I'd suggest you use a file to clean up your cut area and to also file a notch into the long finger to give it more clearance.
    [quoted image]
    And here is the results of about 60 seconds worth of work.
    [quoted image]
    Long finger for headers set back in the board.
    [quoted image]
    Short finger for headers along the edge of the board.
    [quoted image]
    Why I suggest to file a notch, more likely to clear the pins.
    [quoted image]
    A bunch of headers loaded up. I would solder 1 pin into place and remove the clip. While the soldier was still flowing, I'd put my finger on the header to make sure it was flush/flat on the PCB. Once all the headers were secured, I went back and did all my soldering.
    [quoted image]
    PCB pegs or something... 5/8" dowels cut to 2.5" and drilled. #6 screws and #6 washers. Just fit them to the mounting holes of the PCB and snug into place.
    [quoted image]
    A few pegs I had to whittle down a little bit with a pocket knife.
    This worked out pretty good for me, figure I'd share. If you find it useful, leave a comment.
    Regards.

    Bookmarked & Favorited!!!

    #4 2 years ago

    Never bothered to replace all of the headers on a WPC PDB, but this is clever! Should certainly help when doing GI headers, AC inputs, and DC outputs in the future. Thanks for the tip!

    #5 2 years ago

    I just use a bit of masking tape.

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