The LosT ArT of sTrip
BoArd
proToTyping
By Louis Dratwa
These days, we see many forms of ready-to-go development platforms such
as the Arduino and Raspberry Pi which are primarily SMT component
based. Not long ago, if you wanted a similar device you would build it
using a copper clad strip board. One manufacturer of these prototype
boards is Vero ( www.verotl.com).
Many techs of yester year built heir projects on a breadboard, then would transfer everything to a mirror copper clad board. I
built a development Vero board project
(Figure 1) based on the Microchip
PIC16F877A-04 10 years ago. Most
PICs are still available in through hole
packages, along with common transistors,
diodes, and resistors.
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June 2013
Having been an electronic technician
for over 30 years (and still employed
today), I have built countless Vero board
circuits for both protyping and functional
every day use. My experience using Vero
boards has helped me be a better printed
circuit board (PCB) layout designer. I
recommend you give these timeless
techniques a try.
