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FyberOptic

Jan 1, 1970
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Hiya, I've been looking at different types of perf boards, for use with
small/medium sized projects, but it seems most of them pretty much
require a lot of wiring, due to their nature of course. Having no
wirewrapping tool/wire/components necessary to do that, I figure that's
out, leaving me with soldering every wire in place. My experience so
far just involves breadboards, and having done 60+ wires for some
projects, the idea of soldering that many and more doesn't sound like
fun!

But I once heard about a type of perf boarf where all the holes are
already connected, and you simply cut the tracks to do your circuit
paths. I can't find out what this type of board is called, though, or
how much it sells for. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I'm also
curious of peoples experience with these types of boards, as well. If
they're as easy to use as they seem, etc.

And just so I'm straight on what to look for in terms of the other
types of boards, what would their specific names be, such as ones with
have a particular number of holes connected together, specialized for
dealing with ICs and such? I've seen others that have tracks connected
all the way horizontal and vertical, too, which might possibly be
handy, but again, not sure what exact term to search for.

I'm always open to any other suggestions other than perf boards, if
there's anything better to work with for the hobbyist. Thanks!
 
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jasen

Jan 1, 1970
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Hiya, I've been looking at different types of perf boards, for use with
small/medium sized projects, but it seems most of them pretty much
require a lot of wiring, due to their nature of course. Having no
wirewrapping tool/wire/components necessary to do that, I figure that's
out, leaving me with soldering every wire in place. My experience so
far just involves breadboards, and having done 60+ wires for some
projects, the idea of soldering that many and more doesn't sound like
fun!
But I once heard about a type of perf boarf where all the holes are
already connected, and you simply cut the tracks to do your circuit
paths. I can't find out what this type of board is called, though, or
how much it sells for.

there ar a number of different types of pre-wired matrix board,
stripboard being the most common all the holes are connected
in only one direction.

but if you want every hole connected to every other hole, get yourself
some copper clad board and a drill :) (you could clamp a matrix board to it
for a template....)
Anyone know what I'm talking about? I'm also
curious of peoples experience with these types of boards, as well. If
they're as easy to use as they seem, etc.

stripboard is fairly easiy to use, with the cheaper brands the tracks tend
to peel off if you rework them too much or stress them. some of them will
absorb moisture and you mat get a track-to-track resistance of less
than 10Megs.

if you try to pack the components too closely it can get fiddly and increase
the time it take to make.

store unused boards in airtight bags.
And just so I'm straight on what to look for in terms of the other
types of boards, what would their specific names be, such as ones with
have a particular number of holes connected together, specialized for
dealing with ICs and such? I've seen others that have tracks connected
all the way horizontal and vertical, too, which might possibly be
handy, but again, not sure what exact term to search for.

if you want a brandname "Veroboard" for a generic term "stripboard" or
prototyping board.
I'm always open to any other suggestions other than perf boards, if
there's anything better to work with for the hobbyist. Thanks!

"dead bug" cheap, but a bugger to do repairs on.

Bye.
Jasen
 
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Tim Auton

Jan 1, 1970
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FyberOptic said:
But I once heard about a type of perf boarf where all the holes are
already connected, and you simply cut the tracks to do your circuit
paths. I can't find out what this type of board is called, though, or
how much it sells for. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I'm also
curious of peoples experience with these types of boards, as well. If
they're as easy to use as they seem, etc.

It's know as stripboard or veroboard. It's like perf board, but with
rows of copper the full width of the board. Only rows though - not
*every* pad is connected to every other pad. It's easy to use and quick
for small projects, though of course there's still some wiring to do.
You'll ideally want a 'spot face cutter' designed for stripboard to cut
the tracks. It's pretty much a drill bit in a handle, which neatly cuts
a section of track out where you need a break.

There is some software out there which helps you lay out your circuit on
the stripboard, but I've never tried it.


Tim
 
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