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Sender: "piclist-bounces@mit.edu" Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:11:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [EE] solderless breadboards VS. "Dupont connectors" Thread-Topic: [EE] solderless breadboards VS. "Dupont connectors" Thread-Index: AdZ0NO6TYKeRAyFYTE6Xa59KzRIv9A== Message-ID: References: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , List-Unsubscribe: , In-Reply-To: Reply-To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. 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I have made very extensive use of breadboards on many projects over decades. Some have used maybe 6 breadboards per circuit. I largely am very untidy with construction where routing and lead length are not critical. Despite many reports of unreliability and unsuitability for serious work I have found them useful if used carefully and not usually a source of major problems most of the time. It is of course 'easy enough' to pull out a wire or make a poor connection, so due attention to what you do do is in order. Overall, used with awareness, I've found them immensely useful. Russell Long ago (12 years?). Looks like 5 bbs in use. Target is pink bodied light at rear right. *Facebook photo *- may work without a FB account Larger here plus comments *on this facebook page * .. --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .