I know that soldering is a critical skill in electronics, and a rite of passage. But in the interest of prototyping, would you say electrical tape works okay? For things that are low current and not too much jostling.

If you really enjoy wasting tons of time chasing down bad connections, by all means use an insecure method of connection.

It's the right to go along a passage - seems simple enough to me :wink:

…and turn rite at the junction.

Have you considered using a breadboard ?

At some point you probably will have to solder... The "standard" method is to use a breadboard . If you are twisting two wires together wire nuts are better than tape. Electricians use these in electrical boxes (house wiring) so they are very reliable (as long as you don't pull on the wires). Fo…

You might use these Lever connectors The like shows a really good quality UL approved part. For what you are doing a lower cost Chinese version will save some $.

An eight year old girl was recently adviced here to go ahead and learn how to use the “hot metal glue” her Mom was worrying about so Man up and get a kit of soldering tools, watch a few youtubes and then practice practice practice on something inconsequential. No one was born knowing how to solde…

[image] mcandre: But in the interest of prototyping, would you say electrical tape works okay? So to summarise the answers so far: No! :roll_eyes:

Oh, I do want to learn sooner. I wish I had 25 hours in a day.

Can I use electrical tape instead of soldering?

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Can I use electrical tape instead of soldering?

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