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- From: jmacphai@cue.bc.ca (James MacPhail)
- Subject: Re: Vector wire pencils
- Message-ID: <1993Jan3.004714.27542@softwords.bc.ca>
- Sender: jmacphai@cue.bc.ca (James MacPhail)
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- Organization: Computer Using Educators of B.C., Canada
- Date: Sun, 3 Jan 93 00:47:14 GMT
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- >>Are these useful? They are the "pencils" which wrap a wire around a post
- >>and you then solder it. I'm trying to determine what system to use for
- >
- >I dont like the look of wire wrapping ... it doesnt look to reliable to me
- >but then again, there are many companies that use it .... I wont though!
- >
-
- You guys are aware of ScotchFlex, right? If not, check it out. It is made
- by 3M (and thus tends to be considered over-priced by some).
-
- It is composed of IDC forks that go through the perf-board from the
- wire side, and DIP sockets that plug on from the component side. The
- forks stand out about 0.1" and will take 2-3 layers of wire. Wiring,
- unwiring, and changes are VERY fast. No stripping, just push the wire
- into the fork with the wiring tool and cut off the excess.
-
- I don't know why 3M doesn't market this better. I used to consider it
- a "trade-secret" but if more people used it, the price might come down
- and 3M might expand the line. (Currently there is no support for PGA
- parts etc. just DIPs)
-
- You can use headers and non-standard sockets by using ones with PC tails
- and soldering the forks on the back.
-
- No, I don't work for 3M.
-
- James MacPhail jmacphai@cue.bc.ca james@mirg2.phy.queensu.ca
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