[Elecraft] Re: IC pins

[Douglas Westover]

I use a pair of long-nose pliers, long enough to encompass
all the pins on one row of the chip. You want the pliers close to
and parallel with the body of the chip. Then gently bend toward
the center of the chip until the pins are straight. Repeat for the
second row. Works like a charm.

Doug
W6JD

----- Original Message -----
From: "ANNE NORMAN" <anne at greengables.fsbusiness.co.uk>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 9:22 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: IC pins


From: Pete Norman

Hello everyone!  I'm just toddling along with my build.  The major problem
so far has been fixing the bail to the bottom panel!  What a beast!

Anyway, it occurs to me (and has often occurred to me) why do we have to
reform the pins on ICs?  How come they aren't manufactured the "right"
shape?  I go into ESD-panic mode every time I have to re-form them and some
have been a complete pain to match up to their socket.

Anybody got a fool-proof, first-time technique for this?

(Having spent six months studying the manual before starting has distinct
advantages by the way....)

Regards to all,      Pete, g0pks.
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