400-point transparent solderless breadboard

Name: 400-point transparent solderless breadboard
SKU: UCS-0043
Availability: InStock

This is a 400-point transparent solderless breadboard, a fundamental tool for prototyping electronics. The transparent design is a great feature for learning, as it reveals the internal metal clips that make the electrical connections.

Core Layout

A breadboard is organized into two distinct sections:

Terminal Strips (Center): The main workspace where you plug in components.
- Rows: 30 rows (labeled 1–30).
- Connectivity: Each horizontal row is split by a center groove. The five holes on the left (a-b-c-d-e) are connected together, and the five on the right (f-g-h-i-j) are connected together.
- The Groove: The center gap is sized perfectly for Integrated Circuits (ICs), ensuring pins on opposite sides don’t touch.
Power Rails (Sides): The long vertical columns marked with + (red) and – (blue).
- Connectivity: All holes in a single rail are connected vertically. These act as “power highways” to distribute voltage and ground across your project.

Technical Specifications

Total Tie Points: 400 (300 in the main area + 100 on the power rails).
Dimensions: ~82.4mm x 54.2mm x 8.5mm.
Material: Transparent ABS plastic with phosphor bronze nickel-plated clips.
Compatibility: Best with 20-29 AWG solid-core jumper wires or standard component leads.
Mounting: Often comes with a self-adhesive foam backing and grooved edges to “snap” multiple boards together.

Quick Usage Tips

Bridging Sides: The left power rails are not connected to the right ones. If you need power on both sides, use jumper wires to bridge them.
Avoid Shorts: Never plug both ends of a single component (like a resistor) into the same 5-hole strip, or you will bypass the component.
Reuse: Since it’s solderless, you can pull components out and reuse the board for hundreds of different projects.

Do you have a specific circuit diagram or microcontroller (like an Arduino) you’re getting ready to use with this?