A Few BreadBoard Q's

[formerMember1]

after reading many post on the forum i still ponder, :?

are their breadboards that come with in and out jacks and also pots?
Or is that up to the DIYer to install?
I heard JAMECO are the best, there are so many sizes on the web, what is a good size for a good price?
Do you really need a gigantic one for pedal building?
Are they simple to use?
(My exp level is, built a working RM and awesome hendrix strat clone)

last question:
Is their any features i should look for when buying a breadboard  that is nice to have but isn't nescecary(no idea how to spell)?

yes, i know don't get a cheap one.
Is smallbear's breadboard any good? i assume it is since everything he carries is great!!

thanks for the help DIYer's  

[pbrommer]

Hey-
You can have mine that I bought from mpja.com. It includes jumper kit and everything else. 1660 tie points. I bought it thinking I would use it, but I like almost every circuit I've built. Want it? PM for details.

Patrick

[scratch]

Check out Paul Marrosy's site at http://www.diyguitarist.com/

look under DIY Guitar FX ... 9 topics down, ...Prototyping Borad

[formerMember1]

I heard JAMECO are the best, there are so many sizes on the web, what is a good size for a good price?
Do you really need a gigantic one for pedal building?
Are they simple to use?
(My exp level is, built a working RM and awesome hendrix strat clone)

last question:
Is their any features i should look for when buying a breadboard that is nice to have but isn't nescecary(no idea how to spell)?

yes, i know don't get a cheap one.
Is smallbear's breadboard any good? i assume it is since everything he carries is great!!

thanks for the help DIYer's

anybody still wanna help me out with the other q's i had,

PS:thanks for the link to marrosy's, i was never there, good site too,

[gez]

PCB mount stuff is really useful for breadboarding.

I use PCB mount jacks.  Decide where you want them and keep them there.  If you constantly shift them around/remove them they'll damage the board or fall out.  I have an old board that is years old and the jacks are still in place (no glue needed)!

You can get tiny Bourns PCB pots which are ideal.  Many PCB mount pots have wide pins that will damage your board over time so be wary.  Rapid in the UK stopped selling the little Bourns ones so I use mini trimpots these days.  Just sub in real pots when you build!  

[formerMember1]

good to know, thanks
that sounds like a good idea :idea:

[gez]

You can see the little blue Bourns pots in the 'library' section.  Note the power connection too, just solder croc-clips to a jack socket (use heavy duty wire).

It helps if you use leads with right angle jacks as they rest on the edge of the board.