| Manufacturer | microtivity |
|---|---|
| Brand | microtivity |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.7 inches |
| Item model number | IB401 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FBA_IB401 |
IB401 400-point Experiment Breadboard w/Jumper Wires
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| Brand | microtivity |
| No. of wires | 20 |
| Manufacturer | microtivity |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00738435190378 |
| UPC | 714250649710 738435190378 |
About this item
- 400-Tie-point breadboard (white) with peelable adhesive tape at the back
- Comes with 20 male-male jumper wires of various colors
- Works great with Arduino
- Also great for electronic and electrical experiments
- Dimensions: 84 x 55mm (3.31" x 2.15")
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This breadboard and jumper wires kit is ideal for making electrical connections and for testing purposes. The breadboard has 400 point with standard 0.1" (2.54mm) pitch. Packaged in a zip lock bag.
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| ASIN | B004RXKWDQ |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #515,010 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #4,531 in Educational Science Kits |
| Date First Available | March 13, 2011 |
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Customers like the efficiency and value of the electronic wire. For example, they mention that the breadboard and the jumpers work well, it's good for the price and that it'll be a good purchase. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, size, and wires.
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Customers like the efficiency of the electronic wire. They mention that it works well, the breadboard and the jumpers work really well, and it's good for circuit testing. The included leads work well and come in a few different lengths. The jumper wires work fine and are very helpful on the fly.
"...So, cheap, yes.Usable, yes.REAL problems found, no...." Read more
"...The included leads work well and come in a few different lengths. All the connections on my unit worked perfectly, which is always nice...." Read more
"...You can interlock components and that is very useful on the fly.. The other type have single power rail on each side and they are one solid piece....." Read more
"It works perfectly and I have no complants...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the breadboard. They say it's a good product for the price and works as advertised. Some customers also mention that it'll be a great addition to their Raspberry Pi projects.
"...It **IS** good enough for a small, quick, prototype. It’s CHEAP enough that if you don’t use it again - no big deal...." Read more
"...I found this particular set the most cost efficient - you get enough wires for projects with minimum price...." Read more
"...Good price for the combo.. and order something else from Microtivity while you are at it to lower your shipping cost overall. Good deals really." Read more
"...able to wire up my project in less than 15 mins- and you definitely can't beat the price! Great for the novice or the pro. Highly recommend!" Read more
Customers find the electronic wire easy to use. They say it's great for novices and pros, and a good starting point for building circuits and testing them out. Some say the cables are a tad thin, but you get a ton of them. Overall, customers say it makes prototyping a bunch easier.
"...Other than that it's a great way to get into building circuits and testing them out." Read more
"...Overall, a great little breadboard that's easy to use and modify." Read more
"...If you like creating try this product. Very easy to use and electronics are a lot of fun!" Read more
"...I tried a number of NodeMCUs and MPU-6050s and the pins just refuse to be inserted without applying significant force...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color selection of the electronic wire. They mention that it has an assortment of colors and sizes. They appreciate the color-coded, flexible wires and the small resistor color coding card.
"the breadboard and the jumpers work really well. good assortment of sizes and colors. there are lots of choices with jumper and breadboard kits...." Read more
"...The jumper wires come in several different colors and lengths, so they are very helpful. Im happy with it." Read more
"...The assortment of colors and the color coded board is nice I expect to be using this for years to come.Pros:ColorsPrice..." Read more
"...by the packaging, the tape included on the board and the small resistor color coding card. All great overall." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the electronic wire. Some mention it's a good board, excellent quality, and well made, while others say it'd be better off buying a different product.
"...them to battery box, motors etc: their fine tips are pretty sturdy and solid, you can squeeze them between contacts (on motor, for instance)...." Read more
"If you're looking for a basic bread board then this fits the bill. It's nice and small, but not so small that you can't work with it...." Read more
"...However, the board really feels flimsy and the contact holes are pretty tight. The supplied jumpers are really tiny...." Read more
"Great breadboard, but smaller than you might think! The dimensions are posted in the listing so this is no fault of the product or of the seller...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the breadboard. Some mention it's nice and small, but not so small that you can't work with it. It's perfect for layout circuits for solar bots, and comes complete with jumper wires. However, others say it'd be too small and may not be a good fit for college labs, the supplied jumpers are really tiny, and the connectors are too small.
"...It does feel a little loose at the separation points and I can feel that if I put a little bit of pressure while putting in an ic chip that it would..." Read more
"...It **IS** good enough for a small, quick, prototype. It’s CHEAP enough that if you don’t use it again - no big deal...." Read more
"...The supplied jumpers are really tiny. I would personally pay more next time for something a little better, but this one works." Read more
"...It's nice and small, but not so small that you can't work with it. The included leads work well and come in a few different lengths...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the wires. Some mention they're good, the jumper wires are nice, and the construction is solid. They like that the wire is color-coded and flexible. However, some customers say the wire tends to come out too easily, feel too loose, and burst on the wire ends.
"...On some of the holes, the wires feel too loose. This concerned me so I used a multimeter to test about 30 loose holes...." Read more
"...to file them a bit because they are flat on the tip and that makes it hard to insert...." Read more
"...Also, I would say that wires are very useful all around - I use to connect them to battery box, motors etc: their fine tips are pretty sturdy and..." Read more
"...Works well for what I need. Lost a star because the jumper cables are a little crappy." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the electronic wire. Some mention that the connections are just as connective as the day they got them, and the tips don't easily bend. However, others say that the connection is really loose and there are intermittent connections.
"...are too small and don't fit correctly, so there are intermittent connections which makes them unusable...." Read more
"...All the connections on my unit worked perfectly, which is always nice...." Read more
"...difficult to insert anything into the holes and then the connection is really loose. Really bad bread board." Read more
"...The tips don't easily bend and make a good firm connection with the board." Read more
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There are a number of stupid 1 star reviews like - “Wires came out with first use“.
EXCUSE ME???? This is for setting up a trial/prototype circuit. The wires are meant to go in and come out easily.
Or - “TINY” - Duh!
READ THE DISCRIPTION - Dimensions: 84 x 55mm (3.31" x 2.15").
That’s just over 3 1/4 inches long.
That’s just over 2 inches wide.
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**Here’s what you need to know if you’re going to order this board.**
1)If you’re going to do a lot of prototyping or experimenting, get a bigger board. The RioRand 9440 Breadboard-Prototype Design Aid would be a very good choice. Please note that this small board is only $6+, the RioRand9440 is almost $30.
2)This is mass produced to sell at the lowest price. Some of the wires *are* a little hard to insert *the first time*. After one or two times, they go in easily enough.
3) On some of the holes, the wires feel too loose. This concerned me so I used a multimeter to test about 30 loose holes. No problem, wiggling the wires in the holes didn't make it loose continuity..
So, cheap, yes.
Usable, yes.
REAL problems found, no.
Just don't pi$$ and moan when you buy the cheapest product around, and then find that it isn't absolutely perfect.
It **IS** good enough for a small, quick, prototype. It’s CHEAP enough that if you don’t use it again - no big deal.
And people who do a lot of what this board is made for, aren't going to buy this one, they’ll spend a lot more money on a better one.
These have sticky on the back.. but I wouldn't want to secure them to a larger surface because it's so useful to mix and match components to suit your momentary circuit design application. Good price for the combo.. and order something else from Microtivity while you are at it to lower your shipping cost overall. Good deals really.
For the price I love it. Beats $15 for a non flexible use board.
Other thought: I hope to run one of these in conjunction with my main media server as a automated power swtich with remote capabilities from remote power ons to help conserve some energy.

