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Quickstart Breadboard

NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
edited 2014-07-14 02:43 in General Discussion
I made this contraption some time ago using an old style PCB, some brass standoffs, a breadboard and a QS. It is nothing fancy but helps keep everything more organized when I am prototyping and I need to put my project aside for whatever reason.

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  • 4x5n4x5n Posts: 745
    edited 2014-07-12 18:54
    Cool idea! I like it.

    I have to admit I would like to see a proto board for the prop along the lines of the BOE for the basic stamp and the SX tech board. Not a lot there. All you get is a board with a small breadboard and all the pins of the micro are available for use.
  • David BetzDavid Betz Posts: 14,519
    edited 2014-07-12 20:48
    Oldbitcollector had something called a Quickstart Sled that was quite nice. It had hardware to mount a Quickstart board and space to add a breadboard next to it. I ordered a couple. Not sure if they're still available.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2014-07-12 21:29
    Cost of mine using on hand parts = $0.00,
  • David BetzDavid Betz Posts: 14,519
    edited 2014-07-12 22:03
    NWCCTV wrote: »
    Cost of mine using on hand parts = $0.00,
    Can I buy one from you for that price? :-)
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,261
    edited 2014-07-13 03:21
    David Betz wrote: »
    Can I buy one from you for that price? :-)

    Ten for me, please, Andy. What the heck, you're a nice guy, let's make it a hundred!

    A hundred times naught is... naught!
  • AGCBAGCB Posts: 344
    edited 2014-07-13 05:53
    Mine's not quite as pretty but works great. Just stuck to a piece of foam board. Made 3 others for kids that I'm teaching. Also have ready made plugs for VGA, PS2 and a LCD module

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2014-07-13 10:20
    I *might* have a few Cogsleds (plates only) avaible. I probably won't restock them as we are re-opening the store. If someone is willing to pay postage, PM me. I'll see if I have a few left on the shelf next week.
  • David BDavid B Posts: 592
    edited 2014-07-13 10:25
    Great minds think alike - here's my quickstart breadboard.

    I had a plastic box with a lid that the board fit in perfectly, so I can take this box and my laptop pretty much anywhere and try to figure out why my latest program isn't working right.

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  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-07-13 10:44
    QuickStart on one of Jeff's (OBC) sleds - just in case you hadn't seen one.
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    2 Quickstarts and a DIP40 Prop on one of Bill Henning's SchoolBoard II's
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    You get some extra buttons and switches and LEDs. I have another one set up with a regulated power supply on one side and MicroMites in the middle.
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    (Sorry for the bad quality in the first 2 pictures - the fluorescent lights really freaked out my iPhone today.)
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  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,246
    edited 2014-07-13 10:47
    Andy, I like the price of yours.

    I have a few of Jeff's and they are really handy!
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2014-07-13 14:57
    Sorry guys. If I had the parts laying around I would be happy to accommodate all, but unfortunately I do not!!!!
  • xanaduxanadu Posts: 3,347
    edited 2014-07-13 18:08
    WBA consulting's M44D40+ and Power Twig are worth looking into. Small footprint and breadboard adaptable.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2014-07-13 19:33
    WBA consulting's M44D40+ and Power Twig
    I have one, but somewhat of a different ball game since the boards are for QS.
  • whiteoxewhiteoxe Posts: 794
    edited 2014-07-14 02:43
    I thinks that's well done too, Ive got an excess of all sizes of breadboards. I think I'll hacksaw one in half as they are all long boards. That 2xQuickstart plus a prop in the middle looks a bit serious for me to use ;)
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