Electronic – What are the pads without holes on perfboard for
protoboardsoldering
So I bought a 10 pack of 4 x 6 cm perfboard. On two ends there is a row of pads without holes:
What are they used for?
Best Answer
I use them for edge-mounted strips of LEDs.
They might also fit a card-edge connector, although they are rather short for that.
They could also be used for edge-mount header strips.
One suggestion I can give is to use the thinnest wire possible, and to cut your wires to the exact length you need to route them around your perfboard.
Another clever technique, which I have not personally tried, is to make a "Wiring Pen" as in this instructables
There is a variety of different coating/finishes used for solder points. Silver, Tin, Gold, hybrids are all common. All depends on need/cost from the manufacturer.
Best Answer
I use them for edge-mounted strips of LEDs. They might also fit a card-edge connector, although they are rather short for that. They could also be used for edge-mount header strips.