[Video] A look at the (alpha) STE PLCC to DIP CPU relocator

[exxos]

This is what I'm using at the moment. I think it needs a little tweak to be slightly wider (it's hard to align on all the pins at the moment), but it's simple to print as it has about 2mm flex and will apply a bit of back pressure.

It's hard to get a good fit, my stl was created before I calibrated my printer, so I'll probably have to tweak again. I plan to do just that when / if my printer is fixed, hopefully today

[Badwolf]

Its hard to get a good fit, my stl was created before I calibrated my printer, so I'll probably have to tweak again. I plan to do just that when / if my printer is fixed, hopefully today

Haha, good luck.

I've tried to avoid the complications of calibration with this design: they're basically two orthogonal springs. You print them a bit large so your printer can be up to 2mm out in any axis and they compress down to apply an outward force.

BW

[Icky]

@Badwolf, it might be a good idea to create a PLCC plug 3D model topic over in the 3D section - https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=62

[Badwolf]

@Badwolf, it might be a good idea to create a PLCC plug 3D model topic over in the 3D section - https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=62

Good idea. I've now done so.

I might even do a video on production and deployment.

Genuinely no idea how effective they are yet, mind!

BW