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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.
3D Printed Pogo Pin Nests Testing (MJF and FDM)
Did you know you can use MJF nylon 3D printed pogo pin nests on an electrical test machine? This is an R&D project that has been in the works for the last few months. It seems like every machine we are designing these days at DeWys Engineering has some type of end of line test … read more
Pogo Pin Connectors ~High Current Rating~
Introducing Yokowo high current pogo pin connectors. source
Pogo pins in 3D printing and other DIY projects
Spring loaded connectors, or pogo pins in 3D printing application for a clean solution for home DIY project involving a quick release mechanism with electric connections. More details at https://mihaidesigns.com/pogo. Mine are 4mm pitch, can be mounted with M3 screws, and are rated at 9 amps and 1 million mating cycles. I use them in … read more
The most flexible connector_POGO Pin
POGO pin is the most flexible connector. Meet high-speed, high-current, long-life and waterproof requirements in one connector. Meet high-speed, high-current, long-life and waterproof requirements in one connector. Unlike traditional POGO connectors, the “single path” design of high-speed POGO ensures stable signal during transmission. POGO connectors can be used in all kinds of consumer electronic products. … read more
Pogo Pins: Attractive Distraction or Ultimate Wiring Solution? – DIYson Lamp Build Log #9
Welcome back to another DIYson build log, the series where I gradually overcome my fear of speaking on camera while also trying to build an open-source version of the Dyson Lightcycle task light. I really want to make this wiring alternative work, so I spent an unreasonable amount of time doing a proof-of-concept experiment to … read more
Bed of Nails Testing with Spring Loaded Test Probes
Bed of Nails aka; testbed, pogobed To assemble and test, flash program, inspect, transfer signals or take measurements to/from PCBs you’ll need to make temporary electrical contact to the many test pads or connectors on your boards! Spring Loaded Test Probe are commonly mounted in a fixture or jig which is generally referred to as … read more
Battery Contacts – What is a Battery Contact?
Spring Loaded Battery Probes, or Contacts, are commonly used in product applications which require high insertion life, combined with consistent and low-resistance. They are are very durable in high cycle life applications compared to most leaf spring products, and provide ample compliance where electrical and mechanical connections are required. Compression spring loaded battery contacts are … read more