5. Microcontroller Female Headers

Overview

  1. Insert both female headers into on the top side of the PCB.

  2. Tape down both female headers.

    Female headers taped

  3. Flip over the PCB.

  4. Solder the two outer pins of each female header.

    Female headers edge pins soldered

  5. Check that the female headers are flush and straight.

    Female headers sitting perpendicular to the PCB

  6. Solder the remaining pins.

    Female headers soldered

  7. Remove the tape.