How to build a simple but cool IR (Infra Red) receiver.
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Sometimes it's needed to play a bit with the pins gently bending them ti fit exactly inside the serial box. Check if the skeleton can stay inside the connector without problems. If you can't insert the circuit de-solder a pin somewhere: the circuit will gain flexibility and you will be able to change its shape. Then solder again and eventually repeat the process until you're satisfied.