Is there any similar alternatives to this via pins ? Is there a general name for this kind of connector that I can google on?
Or probably there is a tool for producing this kind of tapered pins from a regular wire?
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3\$\begingroup\$ Instead of trying to make vias yourself, I think many people today are preferring to just let a company like OSHPark handle their hobbyist-level designs, or a more professional firm for prototype boards/assembly. OSHPark produces VERY nice boards for little money. \$\endgroup\$– rdtscCommented Sep 27, 2015 at 14:47
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2\$\begingroup\$ @rdtsc: Yes, but does it ship to Minsk, Belarus for a reasonable sum? \$\endgroup\$– got trolled too much this weekCommented Sep 27, 2015 at 15:30
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1\$\begingroup\$ Sure, and basic shipping is free but can take anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks. \$\endgroup\$– rdtscCommented Sep 27, 2015 at 20:27
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1\$\begingroup\$ The cheapest I've found is $25 for a 5x5 board and I need 10x15 for my project and these are probably no less than a $100. If I was doing this professionally this would make sense but for a hobby project it's a lot of money for a board here. \$\endgroup\$– axkCommented Sep 28, 2015 at 12:40
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1\$\begingroup\$ Itead are $50 for 10 at 10cm x 15cm. \$\endgroup\$– Tom CarpenterCommented Oct 19, 2015 at 20:40
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Despite the attraction of getting boards done fairly cheaply, I still like to do things on stripboard and these "via pins" still have a use. Harwin don't do them any more, but Vero in the UK still do a lot of different pins at reasonable prices and have stock of most on 07 Nov 2015.
One of the uses I put them to, is mounting SMD's on the non-track side of a single sided board - very useful for things like PSU sockets that are sometimes only available in SMD form.
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These are known as via or pcb Rivets. Some are hollow tubes, others are solid wire, and some are shaped. You can find them in a variety of finishes.
You probably won't find a tool to make cone shaped tapered ones like you pictured, but you can make simple ones with some wire and hammer. See: https://paulwanamaker.wordpress.com/300-2/ Standard riveting method applies here as it would armor or metal fabricated PC enclosures.
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I have not tried this but if you put wire in a vice so that the tip of the wire pokes up about 1mm and then hit it with a hammer the top should flatten. Then just cut and repeat.
If you try this let me know how it works.
