The resistors and the LDO costs in serial production less than 20 cents so why not stick it on it
Of course a sort of LVP like I am planning on my tail boards would be possible as well, but that costs like 0.6$ more
But pogo pins do need some support, they are long, thin and bendy. Which is why I suggested a 3D printed support.
Perhaps a big dollop of hot glue might suffice.
Back in the day my kit was designed for ATE on a GenRad/Teradyne bed of nails, with guided probe for detailed stuff. Everything made extremely precisely and solidly.
Not necessary for a torch. Just a common flashing interface.
I fear, you won’t have fun soldering pogo pins aligned with your design, lexel, something like this with a notch for automatic alignment might be better. Was still difficult to solder though, especially with iron, I was successful with hot air finally. But hot air might cause problems with a 2-sided design.
I’m hoping Hank might offer a flashing kit too, but I don’t know if that will happen. For now, I could stand to get some pogo pins (or really any pins) to put into my ribbon cable, since I haven’t had a chance to try out the flashing pads yet.