DIP/DIL Sockets (all from DIP4 to DIP28)

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UPDATE: Now includes every socket size from DIP4 to DIP28, giving users unparalleled flexibility when assembling their projects. Three variations of the assembly tool are also provided, each designed for specific socket sizes up to DIP8, DIP16, and DIP28. Users can now source 1000x individual sockets without having to break apart existing rows, thanks to this convenient online resource: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1000pcs-Round-Pin-female-pin-socket-for-Pin-Dim0-45-0-6mm-without-plastic-for-2/32972142300.html. The "machined" IC sockets that were previously purchased are now seen as overpriced, particularly when compared to 40x SIP sockets available at Tayda Electronics: https://www.taydaelectronics.com/30-pin-dip-sip-ic-sockets-adaptor-solder-type.html. To address this issue, individual pins from these SIP sockets can be broken out and placed into 3D-printed enclosures, resulting in a total cost of less than 10 cents for a DIP8 socket. When purchasing single sockets in bulk, the price can even drop below 4 cents. The benefits of using these individual sockets are numerous: * No need to stock multiple units of every size. * Colored sockets add an aesthetic appeal. * Assembly is straightforward: simply push in the pins with a vice, preferably one that holds the sockets enclosure while allowing the pins to pass through the bottom. A tool is included to help with assembly, allowing users to print and hold the sockets enclosure while inserting the pins. The tool can be used in conjunction with a vice to ensure accurate placement. **Print Settings:** * Printer: Anet A8 * Rafts: Doesn't Matter * Supports: No * Resolution: 0.4mm * Infill: 30% * Notes: * While a 0.4mm nozzle works fine, using a 0.2mm nozzle is recommended for perfect prints. * The space between the upper holes and the edge of the socket enclosure requires a precise print setting to avoid errors.