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>>Are these useful?  They are the "pencils" which wrap a wire around a post
>>and you then solder it.  I'm trying to determine what system to use for
>
>I dont like the look of wire wrapping ... it doesnt look to reliable to me
>but then again, there are many companies that use it .... I wont though!
>

You guys are aware of ScotchFlex, right? If not, check it out. It is made
by 3M (and thus tends to be considered over-priced by some).

It is composed of IDC forks that go through the perf-board from the
wire side, and DIP sockets that plug on from the component side. The 
forks stand out about 0.1" and will take 2-3 layers of wire. Wiring,
unwiring, and changes are VERY fast. No stripping, just push the wire
into the fork with the wiring tool and cut off the excess.

I don't know why 3M doesn't market this better. I used to consider it
a "trade-secret" but if more people used it, the price might come down
and 3M might expand the line. (Currently there is no support for PGA
parts etc. just DIPs)

You can use headers and non-standard sockets by using ones with PC tails
and soldering the forks on the back.

No, I don't work for 3M.

James MacPhail  jmacphai@cue.bc.ca  james@mirg2.phy.queensu.ca