Accidentally applied 12VDC input to the 5VDC output pin...

oric_dan(333):
Yeah, given my own track record with electronics, I ALWAYS opt out for boards
with socketed chips. [oft hand, I'll bet I have everyone else beat by 100,000X or
so, having once burned up a $7M space craft].

That is begging for a 'now for the rest of the story' posting. :wink:

Lefty