Press Fit PCB connectors on DNA 20 d

[benda]

Has any had any luck with or even tried using press fit connectors on the DNA20 board. I can solder but i worry about solder touching
another whole on the board.. Just curious if any one has tried using them and if so do you have a link on where to get them. Thanks for reading

 

[dr g]

All I can say is if this is a concern then the solder technique needs work. In addition if this is a concern, the builder may not possess the dexterity necessary to build a mod with a dna 20d.

It's really not that bad. Is press-fit even made in this size and current specification? If so then it *should* work.

 

[SurvivorMcGyver]

Has any had any luck with or even tried using press fit connectors on the DNA20 board. I can solder but i worry about solder touching
another whole on the board.. Just curious if any one has tried using them and if so do you have a link on where to get them. Thanks for reading

Mill-Max Unfortunately their sight is down for upgrading and I don't have the press-fit catalog handy - but they are loaded with all types of pin connectors (including press fit) - otherwise - just a dab of solder should do ya on most other anyways......

Happy Modding

 

[dr g]

Well fwiw evolve doesn't recommend this type of connection.

 

[SurvivorMcGyver]

I assume you are speaking of the press-fit. Eh? You're probably more than right. Pins are fine as long as they are sized properly to handle the current (and soldered in). More later when I find the time....

 

[benda]

I have very good soldering skills, the issue is i just had back surgery and my hand are a little shaky from nerve damage. I can wait until everything gets better but i dont want to, And i got the idea from Evolves webs site, the recommend using them. I just cant seem to find them in the correct size....

It is important to use appro
priately sized wire when using the dna. Too small wire will not
perform well, and significantly undersized wire can burn out.
The mounting holes for the DNA 20D are .100” pitch and .040
”
diameter. It can be wired in
directly using soldered connections,
or socketed with standard .1” hardware

i copied and pasted that from the DNA20 data sheet, from evolves web site

 

[dr g]

By that they mean header/pin arrangements, which are soldered to the board.

 

[benda]

well it does not matter, i soldered it yesterday, came out very good. went out and picked up a new solder station. thing works like a charm compared to my old radio shack model. wow what a difference.

 

[dr g]

Excellent! I'm right there with you, I recently picked up a Hakko station ... it's one of the best tool investments I've ever made. The difference in soldering with a "dumb" iron (in my case a butane one!) and a temperature controlled station is immense!