Breadboard fix device - Page 1
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author: DavidDLC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 06:24:39 am
content: Sometimes I want to fix my breadboard to a base let's say together with a development board for some experiments, I want to be able to put and remove the breadboard as needed to be used on different things.I did a search on Google for electronic breadboard locks or fix a prototype breadboard to a base, but I didn't see anything that I needI came with the attached picture, it will not hold most of the breadboards models.If you think it is a good idea, you are free to start a project or even a kickstarter or similar or if there is already something similar, please share the links with us.David.

author: DavidDLC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 06:29:30 am
content: If somebody wants to produce them and sell them on Ebay, I'm your customer !!!David.

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 07:14:13 am
content: Velcro!

author: DavidDLC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 07:24:05 am
content: Velcro: @#$@%@#%@$#^I don't like it, I mean I don't like it for this type of project.

author: hneve
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 07:51:49 am
content: Drill a small hole in the groove, use a small screw.Sent fra min D6503 via Tapatalk

author: matseng
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 08:12:27 am
content: Doesn't most breadboards already come with a sticky back? All that I've purchased that was not already attached to a base plate had a peelable protective paper at the back and when peeled exposed an extremely sticky back that sticks like h*ll to most surfaces.

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 09:54:52 am
content: All mechanical engineers know (because their customers tell them) that everything can be made with sheet metal and wire/string. In that spirit...Take a (empty!) beer can. Cut out that red shape in whatever dimensions fits your board. Add screws.Take some piano wire (or any other stidd wire, around 0.8mm diameter. Cut and bend it to whatever shape fits your breadboard. Add screws.Take some double-sided sticky tape. Add to back of breadboard. Throw the screws away.After you been using the breadboard for a while, throw it away - otherwise you'll spend longer debugging your breadboard than you will debugging your design.Use the dead-bug prototyping techniques instead.

author: savril
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 03:53:13 pm
content: In UE we have this :http://www.uhu.fr/produits/pastilles-adhesives/detail/uhu-patafix-68.html?step=122.5&cHash=0d4ec5241d257fc01550a399fa0c8045It seems that it is also distributed in the US.Alternatives are Blu-Tack from Bostik and Tack-it from Faber-Castell.They are designed primarly to stick poster non permanently on walls but they work also for other purpose.Before usage, you have to roll them in you hand like modeling clay.

author: DanielS
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 04:09:33 pm
content: Quote from: matseng on March 13, 2015, 08:12:27 amBut OP wants a temporary attachment method. Sticky tape would be fairly inconvenient for a board that may get moved around a lot.I would simply use a drywall screws at each end of the middle channel: the flared head resting on the middle groove would lock the breadboard in place, loosen screws to release the board.

author: kezat
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 05:05:19 pm
content: How about just a thin ziptie down the center gap and 2 holes in the PCB?

author: Seekonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 05:29:25 pm
content: I used to make plastic sheet magnets 30 inches wide by many yards. A work pad made with this material and a sheet glued to the back of the breadboard.

author: matseng
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2015, 07:53:36 pm
content: Quote from: DanielS on March 13, 2015, 04:09:33 pmThat's true, my bad. I think my reading comprehension level leaves a lot to be desired today... :-)

author: Kalvin
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2015, 03:03:57 pm
content: Snap fasteners and some glue?

author: Jorpy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2015, 03:19:45 pm
content: Hot glue. Holds it in place but is still easy enough to break apart

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2015, 06:30:56 pm
content: RTV silicone glue would work also, if you don't mind waiting a few hours for it to cure. Used sparingly, it's pretty easy to remove. Most types are a little softer and more rubbery than the average hot glue, and you don't have to dig out the glue gun and wait for it to heat up.

author: xenocide702
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2015, 03:50:31 pm
content: I'm a huge fan of hot glue for this kind of thing.Rather than velcro, I'd advise you use themushroom head stuff. It's hermaphroditic, so you don't have to worry about putting the wrong side down. I've found it to be way stronger than standard hook and loop stuff and it doesn't get caught on everything like normal velcro.

author: MoighonFweeman
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2015, 01:31:55 am
content: QuoteI once purchased a breadboard made by Global Specialties, and it was held on by only screws. There was no adhesive. Honestly, I absolutely despise adhesive. We're in the 21st century, can't manufacturers switch to a less messy solution?