Electronic – How to modify stranded wire for use in protoboards

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I decided to start working with hobby electronics, but I'm having a problem finding a local source of solid wires. As far as I know solid wires are often recommended for use with protoboards because inner wires of stranded wire can get jammed inside protoboards wire holding mechanism.

I'm looking for tips on how to modify stranded wires to work with protoboards.

The obvious solution which comes to my mind is to use solder on the exposed part of the wire and make it solid.

Any other ideas?

Best Answer

I have always used a dab of solder on stranded wire when needing to use it in a breadboard. It has always worked perfectly for me. Just be careful to make sure that you do not have any excess solder at the end as the wire tends to get stuck in the breadboard if there is anything sticking out that can get caught on it.

I know you asked for local, but here are a few links to items similar to what I have used before:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Twin-Industries/TW-E012-000/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvJBlHRSOGUxOhvehuk8u4qJwTh7IUsHNU%3d

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/SchmartBoard/920-0067-01/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvJBlHRSOGUxIxWMAp5GnPY3nX1cMlAHE0%3d

You can also use these: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/3M/2340-6111TG/?qs=R%252bzptqw7cJImGeX9bGiQLA%3d%3d
They break away into any number you want and are the same spacing as common bread boards.

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