On Thu, 21 Apr 2016 09:24:15 +0100, MJC
wrote:

In article ,
says...

Alligator and crocodile clips are useless in todays miniature
electronics. The best I can do are "wire hook" ends like these:
http://stores.ebay.com/22newcentury/_i.html?_nkw=wire+hooks

Perhaps someone should invent caiman clips. Ideally they would be sold
duty-free (=Cayman; geddit?).

Mike.

Yuck. Hook clips work fine until one gets to boards full of SMT
components. I have a box of spring loaded probe tips, originally from
a bed of nails test fixture, positioned with the flex plastic hose
used for coolant hose and camera tripods. The board is secured to a
PCB holder and spring pressure makes the connection. Much better and
easier than tack soldering wires.

I'll be at home for a while longer so no photos but here are the
components:

PCB holder:
http://www.comtreeinc.com/pv324_LG.gif

Spring loaded test probe/pin:
https://www.tindie.com/products/upgradeindustries/10x-spear-tip-spring-loaded-pogo-test-pin-p160-b-/

Flexible plastic hose:
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=machinery+coolant+hose

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