[sdiy] Learning circuits deeply [was: Re: The Korg MS-20 VCO core is oscillating!]

[David G. Dixon]

> I lay out breadboards in Excel using my funky system, use 
> colour-coded jumpers, and bend and trim all component wires 
> so they are flush with the board.  This makes the board a 
> pleasure to assemble, and ensures that it won't fall apart if 
> moved or dropped, etc.

... and (very important) it also ensures that component leads in adjacent
columns won't accidentally short-circuit against each other, which can fry
chips and wreak all kinds of havoc.