You know the wire-reinforced plastic strips used to secure plastic bags with twisted ends like the ones sliced bread is sold in? Just used four of these in a project.
Seems fine in a pinch. Everything is so low (voltage and current both) that I don't think it matters too much. Plus breadboards imply temporary tests. If you're doing something more permanent like a breadboard CPU like Ben Eater then probably not.
Yeah, that ought to be fine. Breadboards aren't rated for fast signals or large currents. So not really a concern.
Network cable is a good cheap source of jumper wires. You can also save the bits of tin that you clip off various components -- over time you'll end up with way more than you need. These are easier to bend into shape.
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XTL@sopuli.xyz · 6 pts · 3y
Go nuts.
Rolive@discuss.tchncs.de · 4 pts · 3y
Yes why not. I've used paperclips and even solid core network cable strand before as well.
If it fits it sits.
ChaoticNeutralCzech@lemmy.one · 3 pts · 3y
You know the wire-reinforced plastic strips used to secure plastic bags with twisted ends like the ones sliced bread is sold in? Just used four of these in a project.
jjagaimo@lemmy.one · 3 pts · 3y
Can you? Yes
Should you? Probably not. High resistance and bad contact
JackbyDev@programming.dev · 3 pts · 3y
Seems fine in a pinch. Everything is so low (voltage and current both) that I don't think it matters too much. Plus breadboards imply temporary tests. If you're doing something more permanent like a breadboard CPU like Ben Eater then probably not.
collegefurtrader@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 3y
I don’t know, can you?
klappscheinwerfer@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
We'll see I guess
ShadowAether@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 3y
I believe in you, let us know how it works out
ProfessionalBoofis@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
If it fits and conducts fine I don't see a problem with it.
klappscheinwerfer@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Thanks!
Saigonauticon@voltage.vn · 2 pts · 3y
Yeah, that ought to be fine. Breadboards aren't rated for fast signals or large currents. So not really a concern.
Network cable is a good cheap source of jumper wires. You can also save the bits of tin that you clip off various components -- over time you'll end up with way more than you need. These are easier to bend into shape.