Developing a prototype on a breadboard
 

Alright, as the first portion of my Arduino-based Nixie clock, I am putting together a breadboard of my circuit for testing. Does anyone have links to REALLY good, but very simple basics for circuitry. I understand vaguely what components do (capacitors, resistors, transistors, etc.) but I've never used a breadboard.

It looks like each power rail is complete along it's vertical axis (the positive and negative runs the entire length, one each on both sides).

I assume that each side (a-e and f-j) is linked in their perspective row (a1, b1, c1, d1, e1 are all linked together, f5, g5, h5, i5, j5 are all linked together, etc.)... is this correct? Thanks!

I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to without an image for reference, but it sounds about right, that's the idea.

I wish LMGTFY had an images search -_-.

http://technology-guerilla.de/wp-con...il-rotated.png

You're correct. The long power rails are connected along the entire height of the breadboard (usually... sometimes there is a break in the middle).

For the other holes, each horizontal for of 5 are wired together.

What are you trying to make?

I'm working on a Nixie clock. I'm using an Arduino Nano for all of the timekeeping and features.

My biggest hurdle is figuring out how to power the low-voltage components and the relatively high-voltage tubes from the same power source. I know it can easily be done, but this is all pretty new to me.