Hackaday

Header pins

Working on a breadboard, one can get used to the benefits of being able to readily plug and unplug jumper wires to reconfigure a project. One could only dream of doing so with PCBs, right? Wrong!
Ars Technica

Using WD SATA Power Pin 11 to indicate Drive Activity.

First, let's be clear that this method is not for those who feel squeamish about soldering on the PCB of a hard drive. That said, if you are willing, and have the right tools, this is a fool-proof ...
EDN

So, where’s pin 1 on those common 0.156” connectors?

We all like to standardise. But there doesn’t appear to be any pin number system defined for one of the most popular wire-to-board connector sets. Marking the PCB pin header isn’t so important, as the ...
Hackaday

Using Fishing Wire To Hold In Pin Headers Is A Nifty Trick

Working on a breadboard, one can get used to the benefits of being able to readily plug and unplug jumper wires to reconfigure a project. One could only dream of doing so with PCBs, right? Wrong!
TweakTown

Thermal Grizzly unveils der8enchtable: open test bench with active PCB for $269

TL;DR: Thermal Grizzly's new der8enchtable, co-designed by overclockers der8auer and elmor, enhances hardware testing with a durable aluminum frame, integrated PCB, and versatile cooling controls. It ...
EDN

Debug ARM Cortex without a header on your PCB

My pal Wayne Yamaguchi told me about a connector system where the cable has little pogo pins and your PCB only needs pads on it for the pins to press against and a couple non-plated holes. The company ...