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ez24:
How about something like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keystone-5010-Test-Point-PC-multi-purpose-Red-lot-of-96-pieces-/142033934902?hash=item2111e1da36:g:KqMAAOSwc1FXahMX

and use alligator clip end wires
Back2Volts:

--- Quote from: bitseeker on July 22, 2016, 07:29:36 pm ---

--- Quote ---for me personally I'm probably going with these so my initial design will be based on them
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/mueller-electric-co/BU-31610-2/314-1267-ND/4692920

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Would jacks require more internal space (i.e., larger enclosure)?

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This is the data sheet for the above jacks:  http://muellerelectric.com/wp-content/uploads/DS-BU-31610-2.pdf   

One of those jacks is about as long (depth) as the switches with the new boards; just a millimeter shorter than the switches and almost three times the width of one of the switches.   So, yes, if 4mm binding posts are used, the size of the box increases significantly.

It all depends on what one values more:   To have the flexibility to use any kind of 4mm connectivity no matter how bulk it becomes or to compromise with dedicated wire/lead solution for the benefit of smaller footprint.

FWIW I just came back from the local hardware store with some 6-32 screws(~3mm), nuts, washers and knurled nuts.   May be I will post a picture.  I am looking for the smallest footprint possible.   I will splurge in a two position 2.54 female header for straight breadboard use.   I can always snap a 4mm  crocodile clamp on the knurled nuts.

I have a piece of 2mm clear acrylic somewhere in the garage, but have no fancy tools to deal with it other than the 10" table saw, which is very much like a cannon for the flimsy sheet.   Still scratching my head as to how to approach the building.
Back2Volts:

--- Quote from: ez24 on July 22, 2016, 08:07:19 pm ---How about something like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keystone-5010-Test-Point-PC-multi-purpose-Red-lot-of-96-pieces-/142033934902?hash=item2111e1da36:g:KqMAAOSwc1FXahMX

and use alligator clip end wires

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At was looking at similar test points yesterday.   They sure are small.   It would be a compact solution.   A custom wire with a one of those small wire clamps and whatever, pin, jack or clamp on the other end.
ez24:
Ebay  ?

\\http://www.ebay.com/itm/20pcs-brass-Banana-Socket-Jack-Binding-Post-FOR-4mm-BANANA-Plug-/151247841828?hash=item233712ea24:g:gDYAAOxy0NtTF7hM
smgvbest:
Made a few updates,  still basically the same but the front and back panels are now replaceable so different combinations can be done.

This box isn't going to make everyone happy.  this is as flexible as possible and stable. 
it's stack-able so you could have multiple decades boxes all handy.
will accommodate up to a 10 decades including end-caps
5mmx2mm magnets on bottom and those match up to the screws on top (5mmx2mm because I have a bunch  ;) )

The depth accommodates most binding posts and I'm using 8mm (.313in) holes which seem to be common)

Still waiting on hotend for me printer
FWIW, it's estimate is 75G of material to print.

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