Despite their mechanical simplicity, PCB pins are surprisingly difficult to mount and solder. Frequently encountered problems (admit it!) are burnt fingers while soldering the pin, and pins dropping from the board when the board is turned, or, worse, when they’re being soldered. This design tip describes a simple tool to help fit solder pins in a safe and easy way.
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