I'm sure most of you who have done your own circuit assembly are familiar with these boards:
I have used more of these boards than I care to count; however, I will never use them again. I have found something much better:
These are available in three sizes, quarter, half, and full(the one I have pictured is half-size), at https://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=adasearch&q=breadboard+pcb and http://www.makershed.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=breadboard+pcb&Submit=Search
I have started using these for any circuits that I hand build and they are much better than the other boards. They have pads on both sides with plated through holes between them, so no more having the pads come off if you get them too hot. They also have a gold plate finish so they don't oxidize, and the traces are easy to cut if needed. They do cost a little more than the other boards, but not significantly (if you check the prices, note that they are sold in three packs).
I use similar boards from Digi-Key like the last one but they don't have the connecting traces. Each pad and via is isolated from its neighbor.
Actually, if you heat them up long enough with a soldering iron, the pad rings will come off. It does take a bit of work though.
Tom
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I have a ceramic board. They are very useful.
Be careful of plastic boards. They can melt with heavily loaded circuits. At least do your math before applying power .... ;)
Cheers
Nige'
I have ordered Veroboard from the UK a couple times over the years. I even found a software app for designing circuits using Veroboard. Quite nice stuff.
Rich
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