<![CDATA[FAQ: Why is the through-hole Omega2 pin spacing 2mm?]]>The Omega2 was designed with the goals of:

  • maximizing functionality
  • minimizing the size of the device
  • making it easy to access the I/Os

A 2mm pitch for the headers was used to fit 32 pins on the tiny 42 x 26mm footprint.

We did not want to compromise on the size or the I/Os offered, and by extension the functionality of the device.

If the pin spacing is an issue for you, we have a few recommendations based on your goals:

  • If you're looking to connect your Omega2 directly to a 2.54mm pitch breadboard, we recommend our Breadboard Dock.
  • If you just need to wire out a few pins to an external circuit, any of the Omega2 Docks with an Expansion Header will be work
    • This includes the Expansion Dock, Power Dock, Arduino Dock, even the Breadboard Dock if you have male-female jumpers.
  • If you're looking to use the Omega2 with your own custom hardware, we recommend the surface-mount Omega2S
]]>http://community.onion.io/topic/4005/faq-why-is-the-through-hole-omega2-pin-spacing-2mmRSS for NodeSat, 05 Sep 2026 11:54:24 GMTWed, 05 Feb 2020 16:17:56 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to FAQ: Why is the through-hole Omega2 pin spacing 2mm? on Thu, 05 Mar 2020 22:55:10 GMT]]>The Omega2 was designed with the goals of:

  • maximizing functionality
  • minimizing the size of the device
  • making it easy to access the I/Os

A 2mm pitch for the headers was used to fit 32 pins on the tiny 42 x 26mm footprint.

We did not want to compromise on the size or the I/Os offered, and by extension the functionality of the device.

If the pin spacing is an issue for you, we have a few recommendations based on your goals:

  • If you're looking to connect your Omega2 directly to a 2.54mm pitch breadboard, we recommend our Breadboard Dock.
  • If you just need to wire out a few pins to an external circuit, any of the Omega2 Docks with an Expansion Header will be work
    • This includes the Expansion Dock, Power Dock, Arduino Dock, even the Breadboard Dock if you have male-female jumpers.
  • If you're looking to use the Omega2 with your own custom hardware, we recommend the surface-mount Omega2S
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