Ah, so these 11 mm headers will work for the build? Do you know the maximum distance that the PCBs can be spaced from each other?
Headers and the Electrovibe Mini...
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Ah, so these 11 mm headers will work for the build? Do you know the maximum distance that the PCBs can be spaced from each other?
T-Go
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I'm currently sourcing parts for the Electro-Vibe Mini and I'm confused about the headers. Looking at the specs for these, the combined male & female height of just the black plastic is around 11mm. From what I can tell, the 7371 bulb is nearly 16mm overall, with about half of that being the base (approx. 8mm). So, with 11mm of header and 1.6mm of PCB thickness, only 3 to 3.4mm of bulb would be poking through.I used this:
40 Pin 2.54mm Single Row Pin Header Strip
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and these:
3 Pin 2.54mm Single Row Female Pin Header
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Would these possibly be a better combination at an overall height of around 8mm? Thanks in advance!
40-pin-dip-sip-ic-sockets-adaptor-solder-type
40-pin-male-2-54-mm-single-row-pin-header-break-away-round-pin-gold-plated
Big Monk
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Just permanently install a light shield with a reflective surface inside and you don’t need to worry about the bulb height above the top board.
It’s sounds better that way anyway.
T-Go
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Thanks! I’ll try both header options since these parts are inexpensive at Tayda.
In the meantime, I’ll search the forum for light shield ideas (hot glued bottle cap lined with foil?).
Big Monk
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That’ll work.
Here are the Mouser headers I used on mine for anyone who wants a Tayda alternative.
3pin female - 517-929850-01-03-RA
3pin male - 517-2303-6111TG
6pin male - 517-929400-01-06-RK
I have a whole Mouser BOM if anyone wants it.
3pin female - 517-929850-01-03-RA
3pin male - 517-2303-6111TG
6pin male - 517-929400-01-06-RK
I have a whole Mouser BOM if anyone wants it.
T-Go
Member
In case anyone wants to see how to sandwich the 2 ElectroVibe Mini boards together, the 1st pic shows how the 6-pin male header is mounted on the 3PDT Breakout Board. You can also see both 3-pin female headers on the LFO PCB. This may seem obvious to experienced builders, but it is a good idea to solder the 3 pin females in place, but leave the 3-pin males unsoldered until you sandwich the boards together to ensure that the pins line up properly.
The 2nd pic shows the 3-pin male headers. The 3rd pic shows the Audio PCB slid over the 6-pin male header, then soldered in place. I believe I took the bottom nut off the 3PDT and only left the star washer for the proper height.
The 2nd pic shows the 3-pin male headers. The 3rd pic shows the Audio PCB slid over the 6-pin male header, then soldered in place. I believe I took the bottom nut off the 3PDT and only left the star washer for the proper height.
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