prototyping methods

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> Ok guys, what prototyping methods do you use on your boards?
> I'm used to digital, either solder-less breadboards or wire  wrap.
> And these days I'm spoiled, we can get 2-5 pieces of PCB with
> turn around times of a couple of days, so the first prototype
> I deal with tends to be etched in copper.
> 
> Of course the $500+ cost of those PCBs is a bit more acceptable
> to my clients than it is to me personally.
> 
> Do you hardwire?  Or maybe use a pre-etched general purpose board.

I usually get some pc board and cut it with the dremel after scoring 
a pattern on it.  This keeps projects concise (and modular) and has 
great advantages like less inter-lead capacitance than other methods. 
And nothing can compare to the value!  I usually try to confine these 
boards to 8 pin DIPs since its a real difficulty to make big pads for 
things like 13700's.