Quality Breadboards - Page 1
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author: ahnuts72
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2013, 04:28:28 pm
content: A recent conversation I was having with c4757p reminded me how crappy my no-name bread board was.What are some good breadboard manufactures you would recommend to replace mine.Something in the 1500 to 2000 tie-point rangeSent from my Milestone X using Tapatalk 2

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2013, 04:33:30 pm
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/what-your-favorite-good-quality-breadboard

author: ahnuts72
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2013, 04:35:18 pm
content: Thanks that'll teach me not to use the search feature.Sent from my Milestone X using Tapatalk 2

author: Alexei.Polkhanov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2013, 10:00:25 pm
content: I ordered few on Ebay, got one from local electronics supply store and had to throw them all out soon after. Only this ones from DigiKey I found usable but relatively cheap:http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/TW-E40-1020/438-1045-ND/643111. They have self-adhesive tape on bottom and slide into on another to form bigger board as most others do.

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2013, 10:03:19 pm
content: Quote from: Alexei.Polkhanov on October 16, 2013, 10:00:25 pmWhat a coincidence. I just checked which ones we have in our school lab kits, because they're pretty decent. Those ones. I recommend them too

author: BurtyB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 12:43:47 am
content: I'd still like to see breadboards for wider ICs and modules (either wider spacing or more than 5 holes in the row).So far the closest I've seen are some pictures of an "antique" looking breadboard with a wider centre - I know I could stick 2 breadboards down to give a wider spacing but it's not the same.

author: staxquad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 01:44:32 am
content: using Alexei's info, from the same company at DigiKey$38.52US from Digi-Key.com, $43.80CAD from Digi-Key.caTW-E41-1060Number of Terminal Strips 3Number of Distribution Buses 4Number of Tie Points (Total) 2390Number of 5-Tie Point Terminals 378Number of Binding Posts 4this one is $50 from Global Specialties (other thread):I use a cheap one from China, $15 (shipped). Don't know if I'd ever spend $45 or $50 (or $116 for the 3M) on a breadboard.

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 01:50:01 am
content: Quote from: Capital on October 17, 2013, 12:12:51 amQuote from: EEVblog on October 16, 2013, 02:53:05 pmDude... do you mind?

author: grenert
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 02:45:24 am
content: Like a number of posters in the other thread mentioned by edavid, I really like my 3M breadboard.http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/922327/922327-ND/180291I've also had good luck with boards from Wisher (not quite as solid as the 3M, but very nice), sold branded for Jameco and Radio Shack (not sure if all of RS breadboards are from Wisher, but at least this one is).http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?search_type=jamecoall&catalogId=10001&freeText=20812&langId=-1&productId=20812&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StoreCatalogDrillDownViewhttp://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2882885&filterName=Type&filterValue=Breadboards

author: ahnuts72
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 02:50:27 am
content: Thanks guys I think I have narrowed it down to 3M or global specialties.As for components I just got it a couple weeks ago and only use 1/4 watt resistors and ceramic caps and 555 type ic's so no way near wore out.If you see one on eBay with a green fiberglass base and spring clamps to connect power RUN don't walk away from it.Sent from my Nook HD

author: ijchan223
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 03:00:47 am
content: Elenco boards are pretty good, have about 20 of them at the school lab that i manage, haven't seen any real issues with connections yet. Only a couple burn marks and i tested them it seems to work fine so i am going to assume it is from user- errorwe also have a couple of global specialties boards that are about 15 years old that seems to be holding up well

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 04:11:10 am
content: I use an Elenco in my lab...

author: Flump
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 09:56:02 am
content: http://www.kandh.com.tw/products_2.php?prod=67i have the ad14 can take pics of it if you likevery nice quality, couldnt be happier with it

author: mianchen
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 10:48:06 am
content: Quote from: Flump on October 17, 2013, 09:56:02 amI've got an AD12, bought from Maplin - about the only thing worth buying from Maplin (an offline overpriced eBayin the UK)But I like my small 3M one more.

author: ahnuts72
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 01:51:17 pm
content: The KandH look really good as well I'll add it to the list and I like the layout the vertical rows at the bottom. I don't have a problem spending some money this time so long as it will last.I can guarantee I won't get cheap made this time to save a few bucks talk about headaches trying to get my circuits to work.Sent from my Nook HD

author: mianchen
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 06:29:39 pm
content: Just noticed Dave uses K&H

author: staxquad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2013, 08:02:15 pm
content: There should be a rule you have to check in your Credit Card before you enter the EEV Blog forum.But what could I do, I felt inadequateAnd all this reviewing of the strata of better boards, I had to feed my upgraditisSeems like the 3M had the best reviews, so I bought 2 of themBut I still managed to remain a cheapskate and stay true to "Don't know if I'd ever spend $45 or $50 (or $116 for the 3M) on a breadboard.", I purchasednew old stockThe small one is similar to mianchen's small 3M breadboard, 840 tie points ($10 + $5.95 shipping US) and I also got a slightly larger 1824 tie points 3M breadboard ($22 + $5.95 shipping US)... they are $50 and $80 at DigiKeyAnd I like what it says on the package "Sturdy Metal Base Plate - to help minimize noise and voltage spikes in today's high speed circuits". Why would K&H use ABS?http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=151144305575&_osacat=0&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_ssn=qualitycablesource&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.Xbreadboards&_nkw=breadboards&_sacat=0&_from=R40still 8 left, small to big selection

author: madshaman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2013, 08:05:39 pm
content: Have a number of the 3M boards, they've done me quite well.