{"product_id":"2-54mm-male-pin-header-strip-1x40-straight-breakaway","title":"2.54mm Male Pin Header Strip 1x40 - Straight, Breakaway","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eA single-row male pin header with 40 straight pins at the standard 2.54mm (0.1 inch) spacing. It snaps cleanly to any length, so you can fit pins to a sensor module, Nano, ESP32 board or your own PCB and plug it into a breadboard, a female header or Dupont jumper leads. If you need the pins to point out sideways, parallel to the board, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-54mm-male-pin-header-strip-1x40-right-angle-breakaway\"\u003eright-angle 1x40 header\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 in one row (1x40)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.54mm (0.1 inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStrip length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e101.6mm (40 x 2.54mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePin style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight, square pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePin length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 11.5mm: about 6mm mating side, 3mm solder side\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack, about 2.5mm, notched between every pin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBreakaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnaps at any notch, no pins lost\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMates with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboards, 2.54mm female headers, Dupont sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough-hole, hand solder\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eDatasheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__ds\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"nznpd__dsbar\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/NZN-Pin-Header-2.54mm-1x40-Straight-Datasheet-Rev1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Download the 2.54mm 1x40 straight pin header datasheet (PDF)\"\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull technical datasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nznpd__dsmeta\"\u003ePDF\u003csvg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e1×\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.54mm 1x40 straight male header strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 40-pin strip per unit. Buy 5 or more for the bulk prices shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eFitting pins to a sensor module so it plugs into a breadboard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAdding headers to an ESP32, Nano or Pico-style board\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eMaking plug-in connection points on your own PCB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eReplacing a damaged or missing header on a module\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAdding test points to stripboard for Dupont jumper leads\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eBuilding stackable adaptor and shield boards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring \u0026amp; getting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap to length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount the pins you need, then bend the strip at the notch with flat-nose pliers or your fingers. It breaks cleanly between two pins. Side cutters work too if you cut in the notch, not through a pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort side into the board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe short ends go through the board and get soldered. The long ends are the connector side. For a module, push the long ends into a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/solderless-breadboard-830-point\"\u003ebreadboard\u003c\/a\u003e first and sit the module on top, so the pins stay straight while you solder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolder and check\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eTack one end pin, check the strip sits flat, then solder the rest. Keep each joint quick so the plastic does not soften, and check for bridges between neighbouring pins before powering up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlug the finished pins into a breadboard or a female header, or use female \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rainbow-dupont-jumper-wire-kit-20cm\"\u003eDupont jumper wires\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"NZN Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588916117600,"sku":"HDR-254-M-1X40-ST","price":0.59,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/2-54mm-male-pin-header-1x40-straight-hero.png?v=1791944260","url":"https:\/\/www.nznelectronics.co.nz\/products\/2-54mm-male-pin-header-strip-1x40-straight-breakaway","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}