ZIF for picocalc

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I received a replacement screen, from Alex of Clockwork(thank you), after having broken it while updating the firmware. And in order to not need another on. I have purchased this 40pin wide ZIF this fits the Pico but is one row to narrow so I intend to solder it to theses Right angle headers with probably some JB weld to strength it up. and then a new back case.

I am waiting on my headers in the mail to assemble and try it. I can see wanting to swap brains, to for different projects, and hope this will minimize wear on the connector. I’ll follow up with how well this works.

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Beware the whole assembly with core inserted is not too high for the case back.

I had the same idea but abandoned the project due to the main board stupidly not using through plated holes.

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I assuming that the adapter will be too high for the existing back, and a new back will have to be 3D printed. I might find a useful software configuration I want to stick with, in which case I’ll remove the adapter, and go for the existing “sleek” case. I am assuming that for some definition of long term the ZIF won’t be a reliable socket to use.

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Note that the other side of the board is directly against the LCD. Through holes would be bad!

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Why not a edge connector to load SBC with a cartridge sideways,

Stupid mockup incoming:

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That moment when you realize that the Pico isn’t a DIP.:grinning_face:

Maybe someone should use their design skills to make a ZIF for the Pico.

Hmmm…

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Mine did get much easier after a few cycles. The first insert was quite a crack, thought I’d bust the LCD beneath :flushed_face:. The problem with zif sockets is that the current one is surface mounted :roll_eyes:.