Source for stackable headers?

vanmunch

Update:
Thanks for all of the suggestions I think I'll call this one solved.

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Hey all,

I have been searching high and low for a source for inexpensive, single row, stackable headers like those used in "shields" or just like these:
http://www.precidip.com/catalog/product.asp?c=7&p=158&i=499&q=801-PP-NNN-53-001101
(but I can't find where to buy them)

In particular I'm looking for single row with 4 contacts, but longer breakaway ones would be great too.

Any help would be appreciated!

Dave

Leon

Try one of the Preci-DIP distributors.

Franklin

Here is a good source for parts used in the hobby spectrum http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/partselector

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

Something like these? http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_2137756_-1 They don't appear to be snap-apart, but you can still cut them down by pulling out a pin and cutting through the voided space with sidecutters.

-Phil

davejames

Samtec is good stuff...

http://www.samtec.com/standardboardtoboard/screw_machine_strips.aspx

Samtec has a "buy now" feature and they are also sold by DigiKey.

Tubular

Something like this?

The bad news is you have to buy 1000, the good news is it'll cost you $48

http://www.4uconnector.com/online/object/4udrawing/18687.pdf

Dr_Acula

I have been getting them on ebay. Try searching for stackable header or arduino header. Results from USA, Canada, China and Australia.

I have been using them on Gadget Gangster boards and they work very well, especially if you have some taller components like capacitors. The only catch I found was that putting two 8 hole headers side to side - the header was too wide by about 1/4 of a milimetre. However, 30 seconds with a file and the problem was solved.

jazzed

I have a box of 5001x8 long tail headers left. I'm taking a trip soon though and would like to leave home without it.

Cluso99

I purchased 1,000 1x6 extra long #15226 and 1,000 1x9 long #15201 from www.4uconnector.com and have plenty left.

Biggest problem from 4uconn is shipping cost from them as it is appears to always be ~30% of the component cost.

Note in my versions, the female section has an additional spacer. This can be removed - I will not say that is is really easy, but it is not that difficult either. You can cut them down quite simply.
PM or email me "cluso -at- clusos -dot- com" if you are interested.