How to Use a Breadboard
Contributors:
M-Short, Joel_E_B
Purchasing a Breadboard
A great way to start using breadboards is to purchase one as part of a kit. The Sparkfun Inventor's Kit includes everything you need to complete 16 different circuits.
Breadboards
We've also listed a few basic stand-alone breadboards in different sizes for your projects.
Jumper Wires
Looking for ways to connect easily to your boards and ICs on a breadboard? Check out the following jumper wires.
Solderable Breadboards and Protoboards
When you are finished prototyping on a breadboard, you can solder the circuit to a PCB for a more secure connection.
Interested in learning more foundational topics?
See our Engineering Essentials page for a full list of cornerstone topics surrounding electrical engineering.