Connect Arduino Uno to multiple LED and push buttons w/o breadboard

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Project construction example and hints If you are new to making projects, below is a process you might want to try. Rather than using a prototyping PCB, we will build the following project on a copper clad PCB ‘mother board’. After you decide what you want to make, draw a schematic of your design showing ‘all’ the components in your circuit. There are many free PCB software packages for schematic design and PCB layout. If your design uses a SMPS (switch mode power supply) always add a ‘Fer…

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Making a Reasonable looking Test Jig The following images show how to build a test jig. [A] Design your front panel layout. Print a 1:1 paper copy and add double stick tape. Laminate. [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] Enlarge the holes for your LEDs switches etc. [H] [I] [J] [K] See this post for soldering the proto board components:

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Soft Hold Down Attachment for Component Soldering Further to Post #813 The old sharp tipped Hold Down tool, works well for most SMD components like 1206s etc. When it comes to bare wire busbars or MELF diodes, it can be quite challenging to solder them properly on your prototype PCBs. The following images describe how to fabricate a new attachment that makes your soldering jobs easy and faster. [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K]