Vilros 40 Pin GPIO Solderless Hammer-in Header for Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W, Zero 2 W, Pi Pico 2 W – Compatible with Pi Zero Case, Easy Install (Header Only, No Soldering) [Pack of 1]

get/use the hammer in tool otherwise your f'd

I thought I could make do without the jig. I was very wrong. I did eventually manage to get it in, but it took a lot more effort than what videos showing the jig depict.

I broke 2 of these trying to install them into a Pi Zero W2 without the special press you have to buy. Better to buy your Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W or Zero W2 with them already installed. The pins widen out below the black plastic & do NOT fit into the holes without the special insertion press. Neither by hand or with a board & rubber mallet are you going to get this into the Zero's circuit board without the great likelihood of breaking it. IF you put together a lot of Pi Zeros, it pays to get the press. But the cost of the Pi Zero with GPIO pins installed is well below a naked board, this GPIO header & the special press. You can also look for a GPIO pin array that is easy insert, but requires 40 delicate solder connections to be made under the black plastic, but it's not a task for somebody who doesn't solder often & well. At least these are sold by Vilros, an approved reseller of Raspberry Pi products in the US. You see too many Pi products from strange Asian "manufacturers" with prices up to 100% or more above legit retail.

I've had better luck with the pins not bending with the Vilros brand as compared to Pimoroni solderless headers.

Works just as expected. Takes a bit of force to pound into place, but that keeps the hold once it's in. Solder is probably better for longevity, but this is faster than soldering 40 pins. I'm a fan

Ordered these by mistake, they are definitely not "hammer in" i get the need for these, honestly just learn to solder.

Extremely difficult to install, even with a jig. The pins ended up bent, and my pi was no longer functional after installation. I would recommend just soldering a header in, it is way easier and faster.

It is what was ordered however the label says 20pin where description says 40pin. The price is high for ehat it is

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.