Where to Buy Diode Sockets?

[forsbach]

Hey guys,
I'm about to start a Kingslayer. This is my first time sourcing my own parts for a build. I've got all my components picked up, but I can't seem to find sockets for the diodes and resistors. I'd like to socket a few things to experiment with the values. Any ideas on where to get the sockets?

Something like Brian did would be great. I'll post a pict of his build to show you what I mean.

[stevie1556]

What you're looking for is a SIL, or Single Inline Socket. They generally come in a row of 40 and you can just break them off as you need them. In shops or online, they are in the same section as the DIL sockets for chips.

I would offer to send you some, but the postage to the other side of the pond will be about 20x what the sockets are worth.

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[DutchMF]

I think this is what stevie1556 meant:

http://www.taydaelectronics.com/connectors-sockets/sockets/sip-sockets/30-pin-dip-sip-ic-sockets-adaptor-solder-type.html

Paul

[stevie1556]

I think this is what stevie1556 meant:

http://www.taydaelectronics.com/connectors-sockets/sockets/sip-sockets/30-pin-dip-sip-ic-sockets-adaptor-solder-type.html

Paul

Yep, that's them!

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[forsbach]

That's perfect guys thanks!

[stevie1556]

There are a few things that won't fit in them, like a BD437 transistor, and I don't think the 1N400x diodes fit in them either, although I maybe wrong about that.

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[pickdropper]

There are a few things that won't fit in them, like a BD437 transistor, and I don't think the 1N400x diodes fit in them either, although I maybe wrong about that.

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Yeah, you *might* be able to force a 1n400x diode in there, but the socket wouldn't be good for the standard component lead after that.

[whitebread47]

Yeah, you *might* be able to force a 1n400x diode in there, but the socket wouldn't be good for the standard component lead after that.

Though I haven't tried forcing a 1n400x into a socket, they do have thicker leads than anything else.  I've had great difficulty trying to socket a zener diode in one, as the force required invariably bends the lead.

[DutchMF]

Yeah, you *might* be able to force a 1n400x diode in there, but the socket wouldn't be good for the standard component lead after that.

Though I haven't tried forcing a 1n400x into a socket, they do have thicker leads than anything else.  I've had great difficulty trying to socket a zener diode in one, as the force required invariably bends the lead.

Tip on this one: use a small pair of pliers and grab the lead just a little bit above socket. That way, you can shove it in a little bit at a time without bending the leads. But as pickdropper mentioned, this renders the sockets pretty much useless for anything with 'normal' leads, thus making the use of sockets quite redundant.... On another note: those fat leads from 1N400X or some Zeners are perfect for improvising board-mounted pots! I save mine in a separate baggie in my parts bin just for that.....

Paul

[davent]

Where i need to be able to change components topside of the pcb i've sometimes used flea clips which will take any lead size out there. Need a bigger component footprint but work well to be able to tack in the component or switch them out. Also great for attaching leads to boards. I'm sure i got mine from Small Bear but i'm having trouble finding things in the newly arranged SB website so no luck so far.


dave

[whitebread47]

Though I haven't tried forcing a 1n400x into a socket, they do have thicker leads than anything else.  I've had great difficulty trying to socket a zener diode in one, as the force required invariably bends the lead.

Tip on this one: use a small pair of pliers and grab the lead just a little bit above socket. That way, you can shove it in a little bit at a time without bending the leads. But as pickdropper mentioned, this renders the sockets pretty much useless for anything with 'normal' leads, thus making the use of sockets quite redundant.... On another note: those fat leads from 1N400X or some Zeners are perfect for improvising board-mounted pots! I save mine in a separate baggie in my parts bin just for that.....

Paul

Thanks for the tip.  I've tried this before, but my pliers kept slipping on the lead.  Probably my pliers though, cheap ones from Harbor Freight.

And +1000 on using thick diode leads for fashioning board mounted pots; I do it all the time!