Hi folks,
I screwed up big time changing from one STE to another STE my TOS switcher, and I broke several pins.
I think these pins are much thinner than the standard pins I have. Can anyone tell me the size of these pins to replace the header?
Thank you in advance
Diego
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Pin size of Exxos SET TOS Switchers
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Re: Pin size of Exxos SET TOS Switchers
The answer is in the Exxos store:
4 lengths of round header 40 pin strips. Ideal for spares,own projects or repairs etc. These pins are used in many exxos kits.
Thin pin end is approx 0.5mm dia, 4mm long.
Thick pin end is approx 0.6mm dia, 3mm long.
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Re: Pin size of Exxos SET TOS Switchers
These are the item from the store: Turned pin headers
I believe the pitch is .25" and another dimensions are in the store.
Don't replace the whole strip, you can get away with just replacing the broken pins, use some snips to cut away the plastic and just insert 1 pin at each location.
Don't be tempted to use the square steel header pins as these can damage your sockets.
I believe the pitch is .25" and another dimensions are in the store.
Don't replace the whole strip, you can get away with just replacing the broken pins, use some snips to cut away the plastic and just insert 1 pin at each location.
Don't be tempted to use the square steel header pins as these can damage your sockets.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Re: Pin size of Exxos SET TOS Switchers
+1rubber_jonnie wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:13 am Don't be tempted to use the square steel header pins as these can damage your sockets.