ElectroCookie PCB Prototype Board Large Solderable Breadboard for Electronics Projects Compatible for DIY Arduino Soldering Projects, Gold-Plated (3 Pack, Matte Black)

I use the ElectroCookie PCB Prototype Boards for my DIY Arduino soldering projects, and they’re fantastic! The gold-plated, matte black finish looks professional and helps with soldering. The large size gives me plenty of space to work on complex circuits. Comes in a convenient 3-pack — highly recommended for hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts!

I have been using the Teensy processors from PJRC.COM for about 7 years, and doing Arduino projects with the Arduino Uno before that.I tend to use prototype boards like the ElectroCookie 'solderable breadboards' to bring out a micro-processor with a lot of connection points. Either I will do this to allow experimenting by having a micro-processor that bring out various specific sub-features or possibly for a specific design. As I change my mind, I can remove the micro-processor and all of the devices connected to it, and move to another board.For example, my current focus is the Teensy 4.0. I want to have a board that has the Teensy 4 standard pins (14 pins on each side) + the breakout board to access the underneath solder pads (10 more pins on each side), bring out two separate SPI connections for two different displays (10 pins for each SPI connection, one per side), a connection for I2S sound output (8 pins on one side), a block of LEDs that I can plug random pins in for debugger (8 pins on one side), voltage converter for neopixel lights (8 pins on both sides). So this needs a lot of pins.ElectroCookie makes 2 boards that can handle larger projects like mine (the large PCB board with 2 groups of 63 pins and 4 rows of power lines, and the double column board with 4 groups of 30 pins and 6 rows of power lines). This review is for the large PCB. At the moment, I haven't actually used the ElectroCookie PCB, but I am impressed with it.The ElectroCookie large PCB compares nicely with the Adafruit Fullsize Perma-Proto PCB (2 groups of 60 pins and 4 rows of power. Like the Adafruit board, and unlike many of the other boards, the ElectroCookie board is double sided. That means you can solder the connections on either side of the board. I often times do this, by having female headers that I put the components into on one and the wire doing the connections being soldered on the other side.The ElectroCookie has a few features that make it better than the Adafruit board IMHO.It is easy to join the power rows with a small wire soldered in. In the Adafruit board, you have to have two much larger wires running across the boards to join the power and ground lines on each side.The ElectroCookie board has 3 large M3 mounting holes like the Adafruit board, but it also has 4 smaller M2 holes on each end. These M2 holes allow me to use stand-offs to get the board off of the ground. It adds stability, and prevents accidental shorts.

This replaced some thinner boards I attempted to use for my project. I replaced the thinner boards for two major reasons:A. the board flexed and caused intermittent operationB. The copper pads lifted too easilyThis board has provided a solid operation of my circuitry. I had to put two together to provide the needed space of the other board. Just soldering a piece of wire thru 3 or 4 connections on the end made them solid. I highly recommend this brand for prototyping!

I just received these well-made Electrocookie breadboards for building permanent circuits. The layout and workmanship are great and they match my solderless breadboards. I just received them in less than two days from ordering them. I will try them out on my prototypes in a week and probably will buy more of these soon. These economical breadboards look good. When I purchase some more, I will write a second review letting you know how they hold up from soldering my through the hole circuit prototypes. Dear Electrocookie, could you offer these boards in a white background? I purchased the blue background boards, but I could use some white ones too - if available.

Sturdy well made product. The holes are not only symmetrical but they are plated all the way through on both sides. The print is also very clean and clear. I feel I paid a little more but got what I paid for.

I really, really like these solderable electrocookie breadboards. When I received them, I was impressed by their quality. They are perfect when you want to migrate a solder-less breadboard prototype to a permanent device with solid connections.

Electrocookie has become my go-to brand for perfboard and perma-proto development. The boards are well constructed and strong, and the quality from through-plating the holes makes soldering a breeze on either side.

I really like this form factor for my ESP32 projects - plenty of space for the ESP32 and peripherals.My last project was for stepper motor controls - and I was able to fit 4 stepper boards on with the ESP32.The splitting the power rails on either side was also very helpful - I used on side 5V and the other 24V - much appreciated !