How To Use A Breadboard - Sparkfun Learn

Introduction

Breadboards are one of the most fundamental pieces when learning how to build circuits. In this tutorial, you will learn a little bit about what breadboards are, why they are called breadboards, and how to use one. Once you are done you should have a basic understanding of how breadboards work and be able to build a basic circuit on a breadboard.

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Breadboard - Giant

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Breadboard - Self-Adhesive (White)

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Breadboard - Full-Size (Bare)

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Breadboard - Classic

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Breadboard - Mini Modular (Black)

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Breadboard - Translucent Self-Adhesive (Clear)

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**Description**: Ever wonder what goes on inside these things? Well this clear bread board might enlighten. Beyond the cl…

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Breadboard - Translucent Self-Adhesive (Red)

PRT-11317

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Breadboard - Mini Modular (Red)

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This red Mini Breadboard is a great way to prototype your small projects! With 170 tie points there's just enough room to bui…

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Suggested Reading

Here are some tutorials and concepts you may want to explore before learning about breadboards:

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