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| Ian.M:
'Veroboard' is a brand name. The generic name is 'stripboard'. On the 'Matrix board' vs 'protoboard' question, log out of any Google accounts and compare these image searches: https://www.google.com/search?q=Matrix+board&tbm=isch https://www.google.com/search?q=protoboard&tbm=isch Both are polluted by stripboards, but the second has far more boards high up in the results that don't have one pad per hole + a job lot of solderless breadboards! YMMV, and of course, as you say it may be a regional thing. @JohnnyMalaria: That's a nice protoboard copper pattern. Where do you get them from? |
| John B:
Tip 1) Scavenge a few bits of old house wiring of various gauges. They will provide all the strands of copper you'll want for prototyping. Tip 2) Only use the minimum solder needed to join components and wires, or to tack the wire to certain pads (eg for corners). Not only will you save on consumables, but it's easier to desolder and modify the design when there's less solder to clean up. However there are exceptions, such as when you need a high current path. |
| JohnnyMalaria:
I've bought them from Mouser and Amazon. The manufacturer has a "where to buy" list here. There are other brands - I can't remember their names. My one gripe about the ones I have is that the silk screen print doesn't include the row and column identifiers. I had to write them on with a very fine sharpie and, some days, my handwriting s-u-c-k-s. :) |
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