Re: probe slip poster

On Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:13:02 -0500 (EST), Martin Rid
<martin_riddle@verison.net> wrote:

john larkin <JL@gct.com> Wrote in message:r

On Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:14:07 -0500 (EST), Martin Rid<martin_riddle@verison.net> wrote:>john larkin <jl@glen--canyon.com> Wrote in message:r>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/trdug87h0w498h94znv3x/Probe_Slips.jpg?rlkey=r5a22cx09twhsn9edq4c6es6f&raw=1>>Don't throw away your probe tip accessories?>>CheersGiven a really good fet or sampling probe, and a decent logic signal,you don't need a probe ground and you only need to get near thesignal.But there are too many really tiny, or leadless, parts around thesedays. People save space by using microscopic parts, and then addenough test points to pave over the area.A sewing needle is a good probe. It sticks to where you poke it.

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Yes, I do use sewing needles jammed into a large micro grabber.
And I have a set of micro grabbers that work great on soic size
packages.  Still looking g for a good octopus for holding
everything in place.
And I still have my probe accessory bag.
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In addition I usually add some 030 holes as test points to the
layout to make troubleshooting easier.
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Cheers

Right. A scope probe will stand up in a 30 mil diameter test point
hole.