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chryses  
#1 Posted : Monday, December 10, 2012 2:08:27 AM(UTC)
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Sorry if this is a silly question -- is there a reason that the AVCC uses a stacking connector and the Tridents are soldered directly to the Buffalo board? Is there a reason I shouldn't use a stacking connector with the Tridents?

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Russ White  
#2 Posted : Monday, December 10, 2012 2:28:42 PM(UTC)
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It is perfectly fine to use those connectors for both application.

People who think they may want to experiment with external clock may especially want to mount the XO trident that way.

Some people prefer to direct solder - even the AVCC.

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#3 Posted : Monday, December 10, 2012 3:46:49 PM(UTC)
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OK, why then a full Buffalo III kit (Buffalo DAC + Tridents) contains the connectors only for AVCC and for Tridents - not?
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Brian Donegan  
#4 Posted : Monday, December 10, 2012 4:05:21 PM(UTC)
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While they will work, they are not really ideal.

The AVCC has two mounting points, which makes for a stable connection. With just one header, the Tridents float around a bit in the connector. (You can try putting a trident in one of the AVCC headers to see what I mean.)

By including them, we would be implicitly recommending you use them, so they are not included in the kit. They are available in the Part Bin page if you want to order some for your build.
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Brian Donegan  
#5 Posted : Monday, December 10, 2012 4:06:44 PM(UTC)
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I have been trying out other female headers to try to find something more solid, but haven't found something I am completely comfortable with (yet). If anyone has a part they would recommend, I am willing to try it out.
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#6 Posted : Monday, December 10, 2012 6:17:02 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Brian Donegan Go to Quoted Post
With just one header, the Tridents float around a bit in the connector. (You can try putting a trident in one of the AVCC headers to see what I mean.)



Only until you secure them with a shoot of hot glue.
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