8 pin socket question

[spaceboss]

For a build like the Dirtbag where the delay ICs only have 8 legs, would any harm come from snipping the unused socket legs in-between?

Thanks

SB

[mgwhit]

On the Dirtbag board it kinda looks like you would have to.  It certainly won't cause any problems with the socket.

[timbo_93631]

FWIW most guys use the srtip of SIP sockets and snap off 2-pin sections for the 8 legs.
http://www.mammothelectronics.com/620-SIP36-36-Contact-SIP-Through-Hole-Connector-So-p/620-sip36.htm

[DutchMF]

What Timbo said! you can't have enough of that stuff around, IC's, transistors, diodes, anything you might ever wanna swap or is heat sensitive: SOCKETS!

Paul

[spaceboss]

Thanks guys.

[pickdropper]

If you prefer, you can also pop the pins out of the machined sockets instead of cutting them.

[oldhousescott]

If you prefer, you can also pop the pins out of the machined sockets instead of cutting them.

+1

This seems the best way, to me. Obviously not applicable with leaf spring contact sockets.

[jkokura]

Actually, both the machine pin and leaf type pins can be popped out.

Jacob

[calciferspit]

Actually, both the machine pin and leaf type pins can be popped out.

Jacob

and then the machine pins can be used for individual sockets.