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PCBA Functional Test Fixture with Pogo Pin from the bottom
PCBA Functional Test Fixture with Pogo Pin from the bottom For more information: http://www.corbo.com.hk [email protected] source
Pogo-a-go-go Solderless GPIO Pogo Pins
Fit a pHAT fiddle-free! These solderless pogo GPIO pins, nuts, bolts, and spacers make fitting a pHAT to your Pi Zero (or Zero W) super-quick and easy. Pogo-a-go-go! Shop here: http://pimoroni.com/pogo Pogo pins are springy and normally used for test jigs (we use them for this in the workshop), but it turns out they make … read more
Test Probe Drilling for Fixtures or Connectors
If you are considering making connector prototypes or manufacturing your own DIY test fixtures, jigs, end-effectors, or connectors then test probe drilling with a drill machine with a high speed spindle and reasonable accuracy will be needed for drilling the probe plate, support plates, or connector housings. Some components to consider would be a driller/router … read more
Combined ISP and FTDI Tool with Pogo Pins || DIY Tutorial
Get high quality PCBs with 24 hours build time at: https://www.pcbway.com Generously give a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sverd Detailed build instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Combined-ISP-and-FTDI-Tool-With-Pogo-Pins GERBER files: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Combined_ISP_and_FTDI_Tool_with_Pogo_Pins.html GreatScott! – Electronic Basics #21: OpAmp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqCV-HGJc6A EEVblog – OpAmps Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FYHt5XviKc Production Eirik Sverd Website www.sverd.net source
POGO PINS – gold recovery!
We wanted to see how much gold one kilogram of these pins contains so we investigated using a gold recovery process! Pogo pins are typically used as connectors or test pins and are made from a mix of common base metals and precious metal plating. Once the product with pogo pins reaches end of life, … read more
How to assemble NPXL connector with Pogo pins
Excellent video tutorial to demonstrate pressing in and soldering spring contacts from the bottomside of a PCB.
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