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Dupont would be a good idea...and i have been following your diy tips thread too!
But i dont have a cnc machine and cutting a good looking rectangle hole for the dupont connector without one is very difficult!
You can make good looking holes using this method, just adjust the hardboard pieces and use the correct drill bit.
https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=445951.msg3142275#msg3142275
Before doing so, make sure you can securely glue the connector with solvent, I use Methylene Chloride.
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