J201 Assistance

[rocknerd]

I'm wanting to build the Cobalt Driver, but I'm having trouble finding the J201 transistors. I notice the SOT23 boards for SMD, but I don't see headers to purchase to solder them to the PCB. Where can I find the appropriate headers for these boards? Is there a replacement option for the J201?

 

[wastedspaceman]

In the past I've used leftover legs from components but I have seen builds using different kinds of pin headers so there should be something that works out there

 

[zgrav]

I agree that the parts you clip off of other components are good to use as the connecting pins.

 

[Nostradoomus]

Leftover leads are the best as you can bend them to stand straight like a normal transistor... unless you can find right angle headers but it’s not really worth the investment.

 

[rocknerd]

Great idea, guys! Thanks!

 

[reubenreub]

Snipped leads work pretty great. If you do want to go the route of using pin headers, these work nice. I think I prefer them and don't mind considering how cheap they are on Tayda.

40 Pin 2.54mm Right Angle Single Row Pin Header

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[temol]

I vote for cut off legs. With pin headers you may not be able to use sockets to mount the transistors. Pin header wire is quite thick.

T.

 

[Chuck D. Bones]

I'm wanting to build the Cobalt Driver, but I'm having trouble finding the J201 transistors. I notice the SOT23 boards for SMD, but I don't see headers to purchase to solder them to the PCB. Where can I find the appropriate headers for these boards? Is there a replacement option for the J201?

I used MPF4393 in my Covert build, they work great! As I mentioned in another post, you can get them from Electronic Goldmine, $5 for 5 FETs. A few days ago they were on sale: 5 for $3.50.