Pi Plate - how do the headers work?

[jimpuls]

I feel like I'm the only person on the planet who doesn't get this! How do the blue headers on the prototyping pi plate work? I've loosened the screw, put a small wire (#24) in it and tightened the screw. The wire comes out. I've tried the same with maybe #20 stranded ... big enough so all the strands don't fit in the hole. Same thing. What size wire works? Where does the wire go? Is there a photo somewhere on the site?

Also, are the screw heads really soft? Do I need to be really careful with a screwdriver not to mush them up?

Thanks!

- Jim

[adafruit_support_bill]

When inserting the wire, make sure it goes under the small clamp that is attached to the screw. It should hold #20 wire easily.

[jimpuls]

Thanks. I was not tightening the screw sufficiently.