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

[lanterma at ece.gatech.edu]

On May 12, 2011, at 1:19 AM, David G. Dixon wrote:

>> 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.

That's a very good idea.

> ... 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.

That's one of the main problems students run into...

- Aaron