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gcormier / megadesk

Open-source IKEA Bekant controller board
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Change ICSP header #65

Closed tagno25 closed 3 years ago

tagno25 commented 3 years ago

I would recommend changing out the straight ICSP for a right angle header.

If the header is a right angle then it is possible to cut a hole in the back of the existing case, which allows a cable to easily connected and disconnected without disassembly. It didn't seem to interfere with the case if you don't cut a hole.

gcormier commented 3 years ago

Is there an action needed here? Changing BOM/notes? Is the current layout OK?

tagno25 commented 3 years ago

I think the current layout is OK.

I don't recall if the boards came with a header already populated at this point. If they don't then just changing the DigiKey link in the DIY.md file would probably be sufficient.

https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/amphenol-icc-fci/68459-406HLF/5359607

philwmcdonald commented 3 years ago

I would recommend changing out the straight ICSP for a right angle header.

If the header is a right angle then it is possible to cut a hole in the back of the existing case, which allows a cable to easily connected and disconnected without disassembly. It didn't seem to interfere with the case if you don't cut a hole.

I did exactly this with the rev4 board. The pins extend out the back of the case. I can keep them covered with a socket or plug in serial or the avr programmer. I didn't have the part you reference, instead I bodged/soldered right-angle and straight header pins.

philwmcdonald commented 3 years ago

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gcormier commented 3 years ago

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