This 170-point solderless breadboard is a compact prototyping board for quickly building and testing small circuits without soldering—ideal for Arduino-style learning, sensor breakouts, and DIP IC experiments. The 17-row layout is sized to fit up to two 14- or 16-pin DIP packages, making it great for quick test setups and portable builds where a full-size breadboard is overkill.
Compatibility-wise, it works with standard 2.54 mm (0.1\") pitch components and jumper wires (typical Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and general maker ecosystem parts). It’s not suited to high-current or mains projects, and it can be limiting for large circuits due to the smaller number of tie points.
For practical use, the adhesive backing lets you stick it inside an enclosure or onto a panel, while the two mounting holes provide a more secure option for projects that move around. If you need more space, the interlocking tabs let you snap multiple units together; alternatively, consider a larger breadboard if you don’t need the compact footprint. Handy add-ons include Jumper Wires for quick connections and a small DIP IC Assortment for experimenting with logic and analogue chips.
Key Features
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A compact 170-point solderless breadboard in black, perfect for small circuits and prototyping with DIP ICs. The 17-row layout accommodates up to two 14- or ...
A compact 170-point solderless breadboard in black, perfect for small circuits and prototyping with DIP ICs. The 17-row layout accommodates up to two 14- or 16-pin DIP packages, making it ideal for quick test circuits and portable projects.
Interlocking tabs on the sides allow multiple breadboards to be snapped together for larger builds. The adhesive backing and two mounting holes provide flexible installation options.
Key Features
- 170 Tie Points – 17 rows of connections for small to medium circuits
- Compact Size – 47 × 35 mm (1.84 × 1.37")
- Labelled Rows and Columns – Easy reference for wiring
- Interlocking Tabs – Connect multiple breadboards together for larger projects
- Adhesive Backing – Stick-on mounting for enclosures or panels
- Two Mounting Holes – Secure mechanical attachment option
Ideal For
- Small prototyping and test circuits
- Portable and compact builds
- Education and learning electronics
- DIP IC experimentation (up to two 14/16-pin packages)
Package Contents
- 1× 170-point solderless breadboard (black)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- solderless breadboard
- A reusable board with connected holes for building temporary circuits without soldering. It matters in beginner kits because students can change wiring quickly and safely while learning how components connect.
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