Breadboard Emulators

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I've seen a few online, but haven't really given them a shot. I've also used Fritzing a bit.

I think it would really prove beneficial in the tutorials, to see it being built clearly.

Also, some have the added features of using the layout to generate a schematic, vero, or crude pcb layout.

These are also a great way to hone your layout planning.

If you have experiences and/or reviews of breadboard emulators, please share, and thank you!

 

[uranium_jones]

I saw Brian Wampler's video on how to breadboard, and I think the comments mentioned circuits.io as what he was using. But it looks like that's a subscription service now.

With the parts arriving for my Mini Protoboards today, I would like some way to plan something out and maximize my real estate efficiency.

 

[Big Monk]

A breadboard emulator? Isn’t a breadboard a circuit emulator? Are we emulating the emulator now?!

Are we in a simulation?



Jokes aside, I simply translate the schematic visually from paper to breadboard, adding space if I know there is a component I’ll need to futz with.

 

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A breadboard emulator? Isn’t a breadboard a circuit emulator? Are we emulating the emulator now?!

Are we in a simulation?



Jokes aside, I simply translate the schematic visually from paper to breadboard, adding space if I know there is a component I’ll need to futz with.

so true...

My thinking was it would be for the viewer's benefit to follow along. Pics of breadboards are great but are probably not the best visual aid for those learning.