From 295ab8262cf769d0886b520dffb9be9044860df8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Thomas Haukland Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2024 21:19:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Specify type of legs needed per socket also in the build guide --- doc/buildguide_v2.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/buildguide_v2.md b/doc/buildguide_v2.md index c4dcb8e..10cbcc4 100644 --- a/doc/buildguide_v2.md +++ b/doc/buildguide_v2.md @@ -74,6 +74,10 @@ Only the pins on the 2 long sides are actually used, but if you have the RP2040- Socketing makes it easier to reuse the MCU(the RP2040-Zero) for another build later, or swap it if its broken or malfunctions. +NB: The cheap sockets linked from the ordering guide happily accepts diode legs, while the more "expensive" +ones typically have larger holes, so for these you might wanna go with picking out the legs that came in the +yellow plastic with the mcu(they are thicker and sturdier than diode legs). + If you have sockets for the MCU, mount them on a breadboard, or stick them in some cardboard to get them straight when mounting. ![Socketing 1](images/socket1.jpeg)