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Step 4Attach second row temporarily
The second row of header is actually just a backing. We are going to line up the pins so this works better, and so it is a cleaner solder job. I used a small bead of hot glue on each end to hold them together, but any method that leaves the bottom of the pins exposed will work. Then I put them in the vise again because we need to bend them a little.
Be sure the pins are facing the right direction, the bend should be on the inside of the socket.
So the solder joint is stronger and cleaner, we need to bend the bottom pins a little. This way we aren't filling so much space with solder beads. Grab both pins and squeeze just a little, so the pins are closer together. This may vary a little bit and isn't incredibly crucial that it be exact.
Be sure the pins are facing the right direction, the bend should be on the inside of the socket.
So the solder joint is stronger and cleaner, we need to bend the bottom pins a little. This way we aren't filling so much space with solder beads. Grab both pins and squeeze just a little, so the pins are closer together. This may vary a little bit and isn't incredibly crucial that it be exact.
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