Connecting Multiple Devices to 3.3v pin w/o Using a Breadboard

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Question: What is the best way to supply 3.3v to 2 devices I have and potentially more without using a breadboard?

I have an RedBoard, an AD8232 heart rate monitor, and a Nokia 5110 graphic LCD 84x84. Both the AD8232 and Nokia 5110 need 3.3v for power. Normally I would use a breadboard and everything would be fine but for this project the goal is for the end product to be stand alone. No computer, no breadboard. Essentially I am making a free standing electrocardiogram (ECG) that displays beats per minute (BPM) as a number.

Theoretically I could make a small circuit that connects to the 5v pin and convert the voltage to 3.3v, but I expect to be adding more to this project, such as an alarm buzzer, so I'd like to avoid taking up more power supply pins.

My professor suggested connecting 3 male pin headers together, and putting one in the 3.3v pin then connecting the devices to the other 2 pins. Would this cause to much current/voltage drop? How would I go about doing this? Using only solder seems like it would be a poor decision.

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Solder is what the electronics world is made of.

Take a look at each of your modules. How are the components connected to the board?

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I meant connecting the 3 male pins together with a line of solder. Though I suppose that'd be better than stringing wires together.

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Strip the ends of the wires and twist them together. Ads a little insulating tape. Even regular stickytape works if you don't have electrical tape.

My father always said that if God had not meant man to be an electrician, he wouldn't have given us teeth.

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MorganS:
My father always said that if God had not meant man to be an electrician, he wouldn't have given us teeth.

As he whistled away ...