Challenges in TIP122

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rotating the TO220 pins 90° to preserve the breadboard contacts?

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Two Quick Hints Over sized flat component leads can be difficult to plug into solderless breadboards. These oversized leads can even damage the springs in the breadboard conductors. It takes only a few seconds to modify these component leads so they can be accommodated better. Flat leads are bent at 90 degrees, so their orientation lines up with the breadboard spring mechanism. Use the plastic standoffs from male headers on other components to stabilize them and lift the component off t…