1. What are the types of breadboards?

Solder Breadboard: Solder breadboards are boards you have to solder components onto. Examples of these boards are your standard circuit boards. If you flip them over you will see how they are soldered. An Example of a solder breadboard is a Veroboard. On Veroboard, you can build circuits by soldering. On our website Robocraze, you can find different Veroboard online. Solderless Breadboard: Solderless breadboards are these breadboards we are talking about. They can be used for prototyping and testing. A type of solderless breadboard is Mini breadboards or small breadboards that have a self-adhesive backing. They have only 170 tie points on which you could test simple circuits. These mini breadboards have a peel and stick adhesive type of backing.

2. What is an Arduino breadboard?

When the breadboard is the construction base and is used to develop electronic circuits and wiring projects with Arduino microcontroller boards they are called Arduino breadboards. It is the most common experiment to start with in electronics and communication engineering.Breadboard Power Supply: The breadboard power supply has 3.3Volts/ 5Volts selectable output on two channels. The maximum breadboard power supply is 700mA. You can select the output by changing the jumper wires separately.

3. What is a breadboard used for?

A breadboard is used for temporary electronic circuit testing and is used to carry out prototyping and circuit testing experimentation.

4. Are breadboards still used?

Yes, breadboards are still very prominently used. They are used by engineering students and also engineering graduates who work in the electronic industry for testing purposes.

5. Why do we use a breadboard rather than a PCB?

We use breadboards rather than PCB because you don't really require soldering to actually test your circuit, and hence they are less permanent as compared to the PCB boards. Breadboards are widely used to test circuits. Only once the circuit is finalized, it is sent for PCB board printing.

6. What can you build with a breadboard?

You can build almost any circuit with a breadboard. A few examples are:Night light sensor.Overhead Water Tank Level Indicator.Fire Alarm System.LED Dimmer.Police Siren.Touch Point-based Calling Bell.Automatic Toilet Delay Lighting.Kitchen Timer

7. How do you power a breadboard?

Slide the stripped end of your jumper wire through the hole, and screw the post back down until the wire is firmly connected. Typically, you only need to connect a power and ground wire from the posts to the breadboard. If you need an alternate power source, you can use the third post.

8. Can I use these breadboards with Arduino or Raspberry Pi?

Yes, these breadboards are fully compatible with both Arduino and Raspberry Pi (as well as most other microcontroller or micro-computer platforms). They offer the standard hole spacing and bus rails that allow you to plug in jumpers, modules and breakout boards easily. That means you can prototype or build your embedded electronics project (whether an Arduino sketch or a Raspberry Pi GPIO setup) without needing custom PCBs.

9. Do these breadboards come with power supply modules?

That depends on the specific breadboard kit you choose. Some kits include an integrated power-rail module (for example 3.3 V/5 V switching modules) that plug into the breadboard’s power bus rails, while other “bare” breadboards do not include the module. The product description will clearly indicate if a power supply module is included. If it is not included you can still easily add a compatible power module later thanks to the standard breadboard layout.

10. Are these breadboards reusable and durable for long-term projects?

Absolutely, these breadboards are designed for reuse and long-term prototyping. The spring-clip contact points inside each hole are made to retain wires and components securely; you can insert and remove jumper wires dozens (or hundreds) of times without significant loss of grip. The plastic base is robust enough for repeated handling. That said, for permanent or rugged outdoor installations you may eventually want to transition to soldered PCBs — but for prototyping, experimentation and even semi-permanent project builds these breadboards will serve you well over many uses.

Breadboards, Power Supply & Solderless Boards

Best Breadboard Setups: Beginners vs Advanced Users

For Beginners

Start with a mini or half-size breadboard.

Focus on simple circuits: LEDs, resistors, buttons, small sensors.

Choose a breadboard with clear markings and stable adhesive backing.

Bundles with jumper wires + basic components help avoid confusion.

Great for school projects, first Arduino experiments, and learning electronics.

For Advanced Users

Use full-size or multiple connected breadboards for large projects.

High-quality boards with strong spring contacts ensure reliability.

Split power rails help manage different voltage levels.

Use multiple colors of jumper wires for clean organisation.

Ideal for robotics, sensor arrays, IoT prototypes, and testing before PCB design.

Project Ideas

LED indicator circuits

Light sensor module projects

Motion or temperature sensor prototypes

Basic robotics driver circuits

IoT test circuits (ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)

Small gadgets like buzzers, alarms, timers

Motor control experiments (with driver modules)

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400 Tie Points Solderless Breadboard	Rs. 63
170 Points Mini Breadboard	Rs. 39
Breadboard Power Supply (3.3V-5V)	Rs. 70

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the types of breadboards?

2. What is an Arduino breadboard?

When the breadboard is the construction base and is used to develop electronic circuits and wiring projects with Arduino microcontroller boards they are called Arduino breadboards. It is the most common experiment to start with in electronics and communication engineering.

Breadboard Power Supply: The breadboard power supply has 3.3Volts/ 5Volts selectable output on two channels. The maximum breadboard power supply is 700mA. You can select the output by changing the jumper wires separately.

3. What is a breadboard used for?

A breadboard is used for temporary electronic circuit testing and is used to carry out prototyping and circuit testing experimentation.

4. Are breadboards still used?

Yes, breadboards are still very prominently used. They are used by engineering students and also engineering graduates who work in the electronic industry for testing purposes.

5. Why do we use a breadboard rather than a PCB?

We use breadboards rather than PCB because you don't really require soldering to actually test your circuit, and hence they are less permanent as compared to the PCB boards. Breadboards are widely used to test circuits. Only once the circuit is finalized, it is sent for PCB board printing.

6. What can you build with a breadboard?

You can build almost any circuit with a breadboard. A few examples are:

Night light sensor.

Overhead Water Tank Level Indicator.

Fire Alarm System.

LED Dimmer.

Police Siren.

Touch Point-based Calling Bell.

Automatic Toilet Delay Lighting.

Kitchen Timer

7. How do you power a breadboard?

Slide the stripped end of your jumper wire through the hole, and screw the post back down until the wire is firmly connected. Typically, you only need to connect a power and ground wire from the posts to the breadboard. If you need an alternate power source, you can use the third post.

8. Can I use these breadboards with Arduino or Raspberry Pi?

9. Do these breadboards come with power supply modules?

10. Are these breadboards reusable and durable for long-term projects?

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