Here I show you how I modify circuit boards to include the male dupont header pins. This standard simplifies my work: all the cables can be female-only. Now, I can stock half as many cables and perform far less crimping work on cables. (I used to make cables often and crimp male and female ends on the ends). I found that resolding the pins on the board has higher reliability than building my own cables. It’s rare I have a problem with a connection from my soldering of pins.
In order to keep this standard, it means I’m not using any “solderless breadboards” but I know those are popular. I now have a practice of wiring one device to the next, without any devices in between. Some people use the breadboard as a planning tool. For me, I relocated my planning to the PC. Now I borrow one of my old wiring diagrams and make adjustments to plan my new job.
What’s your opinion? Do you keep an inventory of female wires? Do you prefer female sockets on your PCB? This video reminded me to order a nicer new solder sucker – linked below!
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