Modular Solderless Prototyping System for Tidy DIY Electronics Projects

Published on 05/29/2025•Product Idea Validation / New Product Ideas (Non-SaaS)

Product/Service Opportunity: Modular Electronics Prototyping System.

User Need/Problem: Users are really frustrated with cable management and the hassle of making connections on perfboards for their electronics projects. They often complain that traditional methods like perfboards are a real pain, especially when it comes to soldering. There's a clear need for a solution that makes it easier to move from basic breadboarding to more permanent or complex setups without jumping straight into custom PCB design.

Specific Product Suggestion: A comprehensive modular prototyping system designed for DIY electronics enthusiasts and hobbyists. This system would include:

Core Microcontroller Modules: Small, pre-assembled boards featuring popular microcontrollers (e.g., ESP32 series, Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino variants) with standardized, easy-to-use connectors for power and I/O.
Sensor & Actuator Modules: A wide range of common sensors (e.g., DHT11/22, BME280, ultrasonic, light sensors) and output modules (e.g., LED matrix drivers like MAX7219, small displays, motor drivers, relay modules) also equipped with matching standardized connectors.
Interconnect System: A set of flexible, durable, and various-length cables with mating connectors (e.g., JST, Grove, Qwiic, or a well-designed proprietary system) to easily link modules without soldering.
Optional Baseboards/Mounting System: Perforated or gridded baseboards that allow modules to be securely attached and organized, further aiding cable management and creating stable prototype structures.

How it addresses the need:

Eliminates tedious point-to-point wiring on perfboards: Modules connect via pre-made cables.
Simplifies connections: No need to "drag solder" or meticulously create traces.
Improves cable management: Standardized cables and potential baseboards lead to much cleaner and more organized builds.
Speeds up prototyping: Allows users to quickly assemble and test circuits.
Reduces errors: Less chance of bad solder joints or incorrect wiring.
Reusable components: Modules and cables can be easily reconfigured for different projects.

Expected Benefit:

Faster and Cleaner Prototyping: Users can assemble and modify circuits much more quickly and neatly than with perfboards, leading to a more enjoyable and efficient building process.
Easier Debugging: Modular design allows for easier isolation of components if issues arise.
More Robust and Reliable Temporary Setups: Connectorized cables offer more reliable connections than hand-soldered wires on perfboards for prototypes.
Improved Learning Experience: Beginners can focus on circuit logic and programming rather than struggling with the mechanics of soldering and wiring on difficult media.
Bridges the Gap: Provides a practical step between simple breadboarding (which can be flimsy for larger projects) and designing custom PCBs (which has a steeper learning curve and longer lead times).
Reduced Frustration: Directly addresses the user's expressed pain point of cable management and connection difficulties, making electronics projects more relaxing as initially imagined.

Origin Reddit Post

r/electronics

My first attempt at clean cable wiring for my weather station project

Posted by u/satina_nix•05/29/2025

The ESP32 C3 is connected to a DHT11 and a 4x 8x8 MAX7219 LED matrix. The cable management wasn't remotely as relaxing as I imagined it in my fantasy.

Top Comments

u/satina_nix

Oh yes and the process of connecting two holes together by solder blobs can quickly deform nearby ends of cable insulation.

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/ChildOfTheMachineGod

Beautiful.

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/Geoff_PR

> There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice There are a breed of folks that get serious enjoyment building that way, it relaxes them. It only gets to

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/MechaGoose

You using a laser or acid bath? I’ve seen Stephen Hawes do it with a laser and was very impressed by that. But again, the setup/learning curve for that is massive compared to protoboard and 4

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/ChildOfTheMachineGod

Beautiful.

u/satina_nix

Thank you! And yes, as [DoubleGrapefruit7584](https://www.reddit.com/user/DoubleGrapefruit7584/) already answered, double sided perf board. I like them because they have robust hole platings,

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/CompetitiveGuess7642

cabling looks very neat but soldering not so much, work on that soldering cuz that's the first thing I saw. QC cares for neatly made wires but that's just, excuse me the saying, "a waste of t

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/coderlogic

Very nice.

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/ChildOfTheMachineGod

Beautiful.

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/CompetitiveGuess7642

no need to be super neat either, just efficient. I'll admit these breakout were not as complex but there are ways to be neat without wasting too much time on it. https://preview.redd.it/d

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/satina_nix

Thank you! And yes, as [DoubleGrapefruit7584](https://www.reddit.com/user/DoubleGrapefruit7584/) already answered, double sided perf board. I like them because they have robust hole platings,

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/Wait_for_BM

I can't stand strip boards as they are too restrictive and take up way more board space. There were special drill bits for cutting those traces. I would think [B&D Pilot point bullet

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/MechaGoose

You using a laser or acid bath? I’ve seen Stephen Hawes do it with a laser and was very impressed by that. But again, the setup/learning curve for that is massive compared to protoboard and 4

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/ChildOfTheMachineGod

Beautiful.

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/Wait_for_BM

I can't stand strip boards as they are too restrictive and take up way more board space. There were special drill bits for cutting those traces. I would think [B&D Pilot point bullet

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/coderlogic

Very nice.

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/satina_nix

Thank you! And yes, as [DoubleGrapefruit7584](https://www.reddit.com/user/DoubleGrapefruit7584/) already answered, double sided perf board. I like them because they have robust hole platings,

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Geoff_PR

> There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice There are a breed of folks that get serious enjoyment building that way, it relaxes them. It only gets to

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/greenfrog5w5

Check out the free app DIYLC to layout boards and wiring (like fancy electronics graph paper).

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

How can you tell the soldering is not so good if you can't see the solder connections beneath the board?

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/Wait_for_BM

I can't stand strip boards as they are too restrictive and take up way more board space. There were special drill bits for cutting those traces. I would think [B&D Pilot point bullet

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/SearchPlane561

Looks great 👍

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/worldlookingin

Great job!

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/LeoTheBigCat

I have used acid, laser and routers. All have their uses and downsides. But I do agree, few wires is not worth it. And yes, in house pcb manufacturing has a learning cure. A rather steep

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/SearchPlane561

Looks great 👍

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/WonderWirm

I don't know how you did that. But I like it!

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/satina_nix

Thank you! And yes, as [DoubleGrapefruit7584](https://www.reddit.com/user/DoubleGrapefruit7584/) already answered, double sided perf board. I like them because they have robust hole platings,

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/satina_nix

Thank you! And yes, as [DoubleGrapefruit7584](https://www.reddit.com/user/DoubleGrapefruit7584/) already answered, double sided perf board. I like them because they have robust hole platings,

u/coderlogic

Very nice.

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/LeoTheBigCat

You know ... you can pcb in house right? I agree that not everyrhing needs to go to some manufacturer. If I need something done NOW i can go from CAD to done PCB in under an hour.

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/ali_mashally

Great Job

u/satina_nix

Thank you! And yes, as [DoubleGrapefruit7584](https://www.reddit.com/user/DoubleGrapefruit7584/) already answered, double sided perf board. I like them because they have robust hole platings,

u/satina_nix

Thanks **😊**! Yes, I've been planning of adding silicone adhesive next to keep the wires in place at the bending points.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/SearchPlane561

Looks great 👍

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/LeoTheBigCat

Those weirdoes are weirdoes to weirdoes like me who enjoys PCB layout.

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/W0CBF

Looks great and very professional!

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/SearchPlane561

Looks great 👍

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/bmaa_77

Try “Soluboard” a water soluble pcb that’s being developed in UK by jiva material

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/LeoTheBigCat

You know ... you can pcb in house right? I agree that not everyrhing needs to go to some manufacturer. If I need something done NOW i can go from CAD to done PCB in under an hour.

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

Yeah I used to do that to connect pins or wires next to each other, but then you just end up with a big solder blob. Now I just use a long piece of wire to connect the components and trim the

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/LeoTheBigCat

There is a point beond which just designing your own PCB is the easier choice

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Wait_for_BM

These days you can get small FR4 perf boards cheap from China. Those old single sided pads on brown substrates I grew up with are horrible. They crack under mechanical stress and can ruin pr

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/TheIronMechanics

For a first attempt that’s awesome craftsmanship

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/snan101

nah, I prefer an unplanned clusterfuck of random jumpers all over a perf board

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/coderlogic

Very nice.

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/BlownUpCapacitor

What I used to do was get some graph paper and plan my perf board layout and follow that blueprint. I realized this makes my builds look very pretty.

u/MackenzieRaveup

Yah, it's cool and all but, for me at least, this is exactly how projects never get finished. I have to remind myself to accept someone will do it prettier or better and that it's not the poi

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/Due-Ad-2144

But where pretty ADHD colors?

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/greenfrog5w5

Check out the free app DIYLC to layout boards and wiring (like fancy electronics graph paper).

u/Edboy796

Gotta love single core wire. Nice work!

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Ok I must have cheap protos cause mine only have the silver rings on 1 side

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/QuerulousPanda

They're kind of a pain though because you have to drag solder across the holes to make connections between anything, which gets deeply frustrating.

u/JonJackjon

Over the top neat, however you should also secure the wires to the board if for long term use.

u/NaturalIndividual1

That's sick! Good job!

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

u/MechaGoose

Maybe true, but if OP needs one board, and wanted it quickly, this is an excellent and neat solution. PCB design can be a bit of a pain and there’s a bit of an initial learning curve. This

u/DoubleGrapefruit7584

It's a type of PCB used for prototyping called perf board and the holes are plated through like a hole for a through hole component on a PCB would be. This allows you to place and solder comp

u/jessycormier

I want this skill set in my life, looks great

u/Sufficient-Contract9

Noice. I like it. But I do have a question. Is that pcb double sided?

u/NotNowNorThen

JLCPCB (and probably others) has an option for multicolor silkscreens

u/agent_kater

Yeah, get the double sided ones, the brown single-sided ones are horrible.

u/Geoff_PR

> but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty. Japanese who rake gravel in their gardens into pleasing shapes would agree. Similar mindset...

u/nucular_

Once I discovered strip boards and VeeCad I never went back (layout and strip cutting does take more time though)

u/Haunting-Daikon-1538

Looks good 🤙

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/AlveolarThrill

Haven't heard about this, apparently JLCPCB launched the service this February, so quite recently. Very cool! Might use it for a personal project or two, shamelessly imitating the style of M5

u/LeoTheBigCat

I am all for clusterfucks and ratsnests ... but well laid out PCB is just a thing of beauty.

u/satina_nix

Absolutely agree that this is a time consumption multiplier on larger projects, however, I think being extra neat has some benefits: * Easier to trace and fix issues. (Debugging) * Can come

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