Developing a prototype on a breadboard - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

xepherys · 06-18-2009, 12:20 PM

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!

n0nsensical · 06-18-2009, 08:56 PM

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

Jozrael · 06-18-2009, 08:57 PM

I wish LMGTFY had an images search -_-.

rlbond86 · 06-23-2009, 12:22 AM

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?

xepherys · 06-26-2009, 11:40 AM

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.

06-18-2009, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	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! __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

06-18-2009, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
n0nsensical Junkie Location: San Francisco	I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to without an image for reference, but it sounds about right, that's the idea. __________________ "Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." --Abraham Lincoln

06-26-2009, 11:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	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. __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

06-18-2009, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jozrael Junkie	I wish LMGTFY had an images search -_-.

06-23-2009, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
rlbond86 Insane	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?