Vilros 40 Pin GPIO Solderless Hammer in Header for Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W, Zero W 2 (Header Only)

It's a biological process of mine now. I've deployed so many raspberry pis with this thing it's not even funny. It functions great, I'm using every single GPIO pin WITH PWM and I haven't had a single issue, connections are a solid as ever. It's pretty easy to use as long as you bash it in correctly and have the tool to bash it in, I can't help but feel like it's not quite worth the money they're charging for it though. No matter how you slice it, it's just a slightly modified 40-pin header that would cost literal pennies to manufacture tons of... But you get ripped off in the maker community a lot. If you want better affordability, just find some random crap on AliExpress and throw it together, but hey, I couldn't imagine my life without the vilros hammer in header. Removes that whole part where your soldering 40 pins, balancing flux and trying to NOT wrap your hands around the nearest neck of whatever creature is by you. BY THE WAY, YES. IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREAKING BARBARIC. I LOVE IT.

works as it should for my Pi Zero

This pin set is high quality. It was very easy to assemble. Hammering them in was actually a lot of fun. They provide great connectivity and functionality.

Pins don't hold tightly

I had 3 pin breaking while inserting the header. It fits well. Not too easy to install without proper tools

This part can not be safely installed without the press. I attempted it myself without and it was a compete waste. Unless you already have the press I suggest buying the combo unit that does. For note I was installing this on a Pi Zero 2w. Save yourself time and rebuying.

You don't need a special tool to install these. I just got a small piece of soft wood and cut a notch out where the pin header goes, then tapped it in with a small hammer. So much faster, easier, and more reliable than soldering!!

Perfect for fast install you dont need the the tool just presed carefully

It looks good and all, but I'm forced to buy another one for £25 to get the support rig to hammer it in, due to multiple failures and not wanting to risk my hardware further.