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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

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.

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.

rubber_jonnie wrote: 21 Nov 2023 10:13 Don't be tempted to use the square steel header pins as these can damage your sockets.

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