Pin Header Soldering Platform

Wondering what to do with all those free half-sized perma-protos from Adafruit? Try this simple project to assist you in your soldering.

J. Kha

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Description

Using two half-sized perma-protos, screwed together with a brass spacer in between, create a soldering platform that allows you to easily solder 0.1 inch pin headers perpendicular to your break out boards every time.

Components

2 × Half-Sized Perma-Proto https://www.adafruit.com/products/1609
2 × Brass Spacers
4 × Screws Mate with the brass spacers
4 × Rubber Feet

Build Instructions

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Step 1

Screw on a spacer.
For the base of our platform we will use one half-sized perma-proto. It is separated from the soldering platform by brass spacers.
Add another spacer.
Attach the brass headers using screws on the from the bottom.
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Step 2

Add the top platform.
For the actual platform we will be use a second half-sized perma-proto... Any size will do, really, but the top and bottom should be the same type.
Attach the top perma-proto.
Use two more screws from the top to attach the top perma-proto. Using brass spacers will allow you to take this apart if you need the perma-proto for another project. Its like having a ready spare!
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Step 3

Add Rubber Feet.
Ensure that the thickness of the feet is greater than the screw head thickness.