I ordered a MiniTools test clip to start experimenting with flashing EEPROMs. There was no information on the retailer’s website regarding the width of the pins. This is what I got:

I asked MiniTools if they have any solution to this. They said “no”. I then realized that this clip was probably meant for soldering. Which I haven’t had the energy to learn yet.

I ended up buying the expensive Pomodo one.

The flashing went well.

  • Treczoks@lemmy.world
    5·
    2 days ago

    If that is the SO-14 clip, it is 1.27mm or 1/20in. There are small PCBs to convert SO-14 to 2.54mm / 1/10in raster. Simple soldering job, but if you don’t have the means, look for a repair cafe.

    • durinn@programming.devOPEnglish
      4·
      2 days ago

      Thank you for teaching me that! :D

      We don’t have repair cafes where I’m from :(

      However! I have been thinking about learning how to solder lately! :) Some basic equipment shouldn’t cost too much, right? And with the world wide web at my fingertips, what could go wrong. :D 🔥🔬🔩 (couldn’t find a “solder” emoji, so I did “melt microscopic metal”)

      • Treczoks@lemmy.world
        4·
        2 days ago

        Depends… I started over 40 years ago with a simple, unregulated iron that was in the 5 dollar range. My current one is a Weller and costs about 300. And that is a cheap one.

        Before you start soldering electronics, though, I’d start with soldering the “cube” from straight wires, then proceed to solder simple parts to perfboards.

  • Gsus4@mander.xyz
    3·
    2 days ago

    Is there a reason you didn’t try bending them alternately if using individual connectors? Are they too fragile?