accidently ordered pcb mount dpdt...

[Harry]

so i accidently bought pcb mount alpha foot switches from small bear. the pins do not match the vero board im using and i dont really wanna wait for a return. is it possible to solder wire directly to the pins? or any ideas on how to make these work? thanks

[haveyouseenhim]

You just have to tin the pins and the wire before soldering. All of my potentiometers are board mount but I rarely mount them on a board. So I do that a lot, just with pots. If you want I'll trade you the one you wanted for the pcb mounted one.

[slacker]

I've used these by wrapping the wires around the pins and then soldering it in place.
You can make them fit on vero by drilling or filing out the holes.

[Harry]

ok cool thanks guys

[fuzzymuff]

You can also tin the wire to be used, you should always tin the wires anyway, and bend it to make a hook and solder it to the pot lug.  No need to wind the wires.