Flip-Pins are an amazing new solution for adding headers to your breakout board. Developed by Fliptronics, these are the third-generation Integrated Circuit (IC) pins. They can be easily soldered onto a PCB and closely resemble and function like IC pins. With a unique plastic aligner, the pins are spaced 0.100' apart, showing a 0.062' solder tail. Each of the 14 pins comes in a black plastic sleeve, which helps keep them aligned during soldering. After soldering, remove the sleeve, and you'll have headers that fit effortlessly into a breadboard or IC socket. If you don't need all 14 pins, just cut the plastic sleeve to the required number. We also offer 8-pin and 20-pin options, and you can double them up for longer lengths. A great feature is that their 0.020' width matches traditional Dual-Inline-Package (DIP) IC pins, making them directly compatible with standard breadboards. Many people use square header pins to connect PCBs to breadboards, not knowing that they can damage the breadboard as they're wider than standard DIP pins. Note: After soldering, the Flip-Pin will be nearly flush with the PCB's upper side, which is normal and the intended effect. Documents include Datasheet, How to Solder Flip-Pins, and Product Page.
Using these Flip-Pins is easy. First, get your PCB ready. The pins come in a black plastic sleeve that keeps them aligned. Put the pins in place on the PCB and solder them. Make sure to follow the soldering guide provided. After soldering, take off the plastic sleeve. You'll then have headers that fit well into a breadboard or IC socket. If you don't need all 14 pins, just cut the sleeve to the number you need. When storing, keep them in a dry place to prevent any damage. And don't worry if after soldering the Flip-Pin is near flush with the upper side of the PCB - it's normal. Also, remember that these pins are directly compatible with standard breadboards because of their width, unlike some square header pins that can damage the breadboard.
