FastATA 1200 and Indivision - how to?

[Shamron]

I recommend using a good socket, with round pins that doesn't bend so easily.


I use these (or similar) myself for standard 40-pins ic's

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIL-40-DIP40Quality-Precision-Turned-PIN-Open-Frame-PCB-40-Way-IC-Socket-0-6-/400548167824?hash=item5d42880090:g:giIAAOxyeR9TJe93

and for more custom situations...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10Pcs-2-54mm-Pitch-Straight-40-Pin-PCB-Board-Socket-Connector-Headers-/191691482640?hash=item2ca1b3e610:g:sPsAAOSwsB9V9-G-

Something to note, is that the legs on these, as with similar items (as the FastATA 1200 and others) that has round legs, are that they expand the small connectors in the sockets a bit, so going back to an other solution with flat pins afterwards, normally won't pose a problem, but if you experience instability or other problems, bad connections/loose contacts CAN be a culprit.

I had to raise my FastATA 1200 doing this when combining it with my Mediator. I also cut down the pins on the solder side with a sharp sitecutter since i didn't like how close they got to something i can't remember atm. :-)

Edit: Now i remember..  here's some pics. :-)

http://www.amiga.org/forums/album.php?albumid=221