Homebrew Breadboard System

[Aziz]

Hi guys,

I built a new breadboard system which allows me to develop small parts of my new MD faster. As a first from zero start project, the following pictures shows the analog power supply part (discrete low-noise low-drop-out (LDO) voltage regulator with P-channel MOSFET).

Should I go to the patent office and register this breadboard?


It is not compact like the following circuit
http://www.bigmech.com/misc/smallcircuit/
but it works.


Aziz

[amtech2005]

Homebrew Breadboard System

AZIZ , Your PROTOTYPE IS EXCELLENT !!!!! FOR TWO REASONS , 1. Less noise will be generated because there is less metal surface for each connection. The standard bread-board has a long metal strip for each pin , like adding a bigger antenna !! 2.Also there will be less internal self/capacitance or self/inductance .If you need more connections you simply add a jumper to the next row or section. That will make it easier if you want to build separate sections. Like in metal detectors one row for tx , one row for rx , one row for discrimination , etc...etc.. You can even change your idea a little , like making more of a square section or sections . These can become circuit modules or circuit sections/stages that you can connect or disconnect .....A patent is a good idea before you let this Forum know of your final proposal !!!!! There should be some Free Patent paperwork packages available somewhere from the U.S. printing office. Or if you have a cheap lawyer thats not Hungry ......And the BIGMEC.com website you posted is not a good idea to me !! Aziz , ask yourself an important question like , How many times can I solder a part or parts on this "Artwork" maze without over heating a device????? Your idea has a lot more "Great Potential"....Have a Good day.............Eugene

[Aziz]

I was really getting sick of soldering. In the past, I produced more than 100 small soldered breadboard circuits. It was really time for me to think a bit.
For testing an idea or small circuit, now it is really a joy for me working with the new breadboard system.
I also made a small AL shielded box wherein the breadboard can be placed in to minimize EMF effects.

Now, I will build another one, which can be combined through a bus system to integrate to other modules.

Aziz

[amtech2005]

Homebrew Breadboard System

AZIZ , I wish there was a "Test-Board" that you can plug all your components in place withought soldering , then run all your tests . And when everything works perfect and you are ready , simply turn the board over and solder !!! Something that will hold all your leads firmly in place , and without a wire-wrapping tool . So maybe call it "PRESS-TEST-SOLDER". Something not too expensive. You do not have to custom build a circuit board from a .lay , dfx , or gerber file. Something you dont have to solder till your project is completely ready . A breadboard without the bread !! Let me know if you have seen something like this already....Thank-You ........Eugene

[amtech2005]

Homebrew Breadboard System

AZIZ , What I want is not available ........YET !!!! They have solderless- breadboards , all different sizes - see photo 1. [photo 2 is the connection pattern of photo 1]. Also They have prototype-copper-boards or perf. boards, all different sizes- see photo 3......... I do not want either one . I NEED A IN-BETWEEN . Looks like a Design and patent application must happen very soon !!!!!!!......I know what I want , and the main purpose of this design is to eliminate making a custom PCB like from Sprint lay-out or Altium or Gerber !!!! So you instantly can............1. Final test your product 2. solder all components 3. You Keep-it ready to sell in your "Warehouse" or ship it to a customer......Yes this can be used for metal detectors or any other electronic device. I have already designed a special "Component contact Clip " that can be soldered permenantly......But it must hold all components in place securely while testing -before the solder is applied !!..."PRESS-TEST-SOLDER" TM "PATENT-PENDING" .......Eugene