Update IDC Style BOM

Modify punch down part number and add a note about abusing the specs for various IDC connectors
exploitagency · Nov 2, 2017 · a9a90e9 · a9a90e9
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@@ -21,14 +21,17 @@ R6 10kΩ Resistor tolerance ±5%; package 0805 [S
 Choose the wire gauge, purchase (2) of the "2 WAY" terminals and purchase the appropriate punch down tool.
 The combination of parts below are currently untested.
 
-Tool Punch Down Tool 18-20AWG Hand Tools ASSEMBLY BIT INSUL DIA 2.10; Mfr. #: 069176701601000 ; Mouser Part #: 581-069176701601000
-Tool Punch Down Tool 22-24AWG Hand Tools ASSEMBLY BIT INSUL DIA 1.60; Mfr. #: 069176701602000 ; Mouser Part #: 581-069176701602000
+Tool Punch Down Tool Hand Tools ASSEMBLY BIT INSUL DIA 1.60; Mfr. #: 069176701602000 ; Mouser Part #: 581-069176701602000
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+Choose your targets wiring size below.
+* I found that you can abuse a 20AWG connector to accept from 24-20AWG wire, an 18AWG connector would not skin 24AWG wire in my tests.
+ Research is still ongoing regarding an officially recommended connector.
 
 18AWG IDC Punch Down Block
 (D0),(D1) IDC Terminal - 2 way Desc.: 2 WAY WIRE TO BD 18 AWG STRANDED ; Mfr. #: 009176002001006; Mouser Part #: 581-009176002001006
 (+),(-) IDC Terminal - 2 way Desc.: 2 WAY WIRE TO BD 18 AWG STRANDED ; Mfr. #: 009176002001006; Mouser Part #: 581-009176002001006
 
-20AWG IDC Punch Down Block
+20AWG IDC Punch Down Block *
 (D0),(D1) IDC Terminal - 2 way Desc.: 2 WAY WIRE TO BD 20 AWG STRANDED ; Mfr. #: 009176002011006; Mouser Part #: 581-009176002011006
 (+),(-) IDC Terminal - 2 way Desc.: 2 WAY WIRE TO BD 20 AWG STRANDED ; Mfr. #: 009176002011006; Mouser Part #: 581-009176002011006