Flip-Pins are an amazing new solution for adding headers to your breakout board. Crafted by Fliptronics, these are the third - generation Integrated Circuit (IC) pins. They can be easily soldered onto a PCB and closely resemble traditional IC pins in both appearance and function. A unique plastic aligner keeps the pins spaced 0.100' apart, with a 0.062' solder tail exposed. Each of the 20 pins comes in a black plastic sleeve, which helps keep them aligned during soldering. Once soldered, just remove the sleeve, and you'll have headers that fit effortlessly into a breadboard or IC socket. If you don't need all 20 pins, simply trim the plastic sleeve to the desired number. We also offer 8 - pin and 14 - pin lengths, which can be combined for longer lengths. A great advantage of Flip - Pins is that their 0.020' width matches that of traditional Dual - Inline - Package (DIP) IC pins, making them directly compatible with standard breadboards. Many users unknowingly damage breadboards with square header pins, which are wider than standard DIP pins. After soldering, the Flip - Pin will be nearly flush with the upper side of the PCB, which is normal and the intended result. Documents available include a Datasheet, a guide on How to Solder Flip - Pins, and a Product Page.
Using Flip - Pins is easy. First, take the pins with the black plastic sleeve on. The sleeve helps keep the pins aligned, so you can easily solder them onto your PCB. Just make sure the pins are spaced 0.100' apart, thanks to the plastic aligner. After soldering, remove the sleeve, and you can insert the headers into a breadboard or an IC socket. If you only need a few pins, use scissors to cut the plastic sleeve to the number you need. When soldering, be careful not to overheat the pins as it might affect their performance. And don't worry if, after soldering, the Flip - Pin is almost flush with the upper side of the PCB - that's how it should be. For maintenance, keep the pins in a dry place to prevent rusting. If you want longer lengths, you can combine our 8 - pin and 14 - pin Flip - Pins. Always refer to the datasheet and the soldering guide for more detailed information.
