Introduction: A Simple Hack to Adapt an 8 Pin Male Dual Row Header to a Breadboard.
The 8 pin male dual row headers on some of the small peripheral boards (for example NRF24L01 and ESP8266 boards) are not suited for a breadbaord - unless you are trying to short the pins out. A simple hack is to cut female pin headers, stick them together with hot glue, and bend the pins with needle-nose pliers. The photo above is self-explanatory, I think. A simple hack, but it works.
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8 Comments
6 years ago
Great idea! Found out the hard way that I needed an adapter for the nRF24 modules. Had to make an Arduino shield first before I could learn how to use them.
Followed your advice, and ordered some headers with the loooong pins.
Reply 6 years ago
Thanks!
6 years ago
Ha!
Simple, clever, I actually have a few of these headers lying around... thanks!
Reply 6 years ago
Thanks!
Reply 6 years ago
Thanks!
7 years ago on Introduction
where did you find female headers with such long legs? can you post a link please
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
element14, as far as I can recall. Sorry, I don't have a link.
7 years ago on Introduction
Although the photos are self explanatory, I would suggest you to do a bit of explanation for each picture. Everyone may not be a quick learner :)