CHAPTER 12 ■ SOLDERLESS PROTOTYPING
The “where to buy” lists that appear throughout this book serve as examples of the characteristics
of parts you might want to consider. The lists usually aren’t supposed to be exhaustive. However, the
breadboard price list (see Table 12-1) is exclusive. I don’t recommend buying any other boards than these, as
some of the other boards I’ve tried have been unusable.
The metal strips in junky breadboards don’t line up well with the holes (see Figure 12-14), causing parts
to bend or resist as they are inserted or removed. A bad solderless breadboard makes the whole experience
frustrating.
Table 12-1. Better-Quality Solderless Breadboards
Supplier Part Number Price Tie Points Binding Posts Description
SparkFun PRT-12043 $3.95 170 none Colored : PRT-12044 to PRT-12047
Electronix
Express
03MB901PLT $8.95 840 Three Solderless BreadboardDigi-Key 922309 $47.09 840 Three 3M ACE309 Solderless Breadboard
Mouser 517-922309 $47.09 840 Three 3M ACE309 Solderless Breadboard
Jameco 20812 $39.95 3220 Four Breadboard, Solderless
Figure 12-13. Solderless breadboards with 270, 840, and 3220 tie points