GL-12 840 Points Solderless Breadboard with Dual Power Distribution Rails
Accelerate your electronics prototyping with the GL-12 840 Points Solderless Breadboard. Designed for seamless, solder-free circuit designing, this high-quality breadboard features standard 0.1" (2.54mm) pitch spacing, making it perfectly compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, and standard ICs. Ideal for students, hobbyists, and professional R&D engineers looking to build and test circuits quickly without damage to components.
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Detailed Description
The GL-12 840 Points Solderless Breadboard is an essential, high-durability circuit building block designed to simplify the process of testing and debugging electronic arrays. Eliminating the need for permanent soldering or complex point-to-point wire wrapping, this prototyping matrix allows hardware developers to plug in components, sensors, integrated circuits (ICs), and jumper wires instantly. The board layout is split logically into two distinct zones: a central 640 tie-point component grid divided by a standard center DIP channel, and two flanking 100-point power distribution buses.
The GL-12 is manufactured with an impact-resistant ABS plastic outer shell that insulates circuits up to high breakdown voltages. Beneath the plastic matrix lie premium nickel-plated phosphor bronze spring clips designed to provide robust gripping force. These clips tightly secure component leads ranging from 20 to 29 AWG, maintaining clean electrical continuity over thousands of insertion cycles without structural loosening. Additionally, the edges of the board feature interlocking dovetail tabs, allowing you to snap multiple GL-12 units together to build massive prototyping arrays for complex multi-module systems.
Key Features and Benefits
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Comprehensive 840 Tie-Point Grid: Offers a generous testing matrix consisting of 640 component connections and 200 dedicated power rail distribution points to accommodate complex, multi-component layouts.
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Premium Phosphor Bronze Spring Clips: High-quality internal contacts provide continuous gripping pressure, preventing erratic signal drops caused by loose jumper wires or component legs.
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Standard Dual Power Lanes: Features two independent pairs of positive and negative power distribution rails flanking the main grid, simplifying rail routing for multi-voltage (+5 V, +3.3 V, GND) architectures.
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Modular Interlocking Extensibility: Outfitted with matching puzzle-style side slots that allow multiple breadboards to lock together horizontally or vertically for expansive R&D builds.
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Strong Self-Adhesive Backing: Shipped with a heavy-duty double-sided foam tape backing, making it easy to mount the breadboard permanently to robot chassis, lab workbenches, or acrylic development plates.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Component | Specification Details |
| Model Designation | GL-12 |
| Total Interconnection Points | 840 Tie-Points |
| Component Matrix Area | 640 Terminal Points (64 rows x 10 pins columns) |
| Power Distribution Rails | 200 Bus Points (4 distribution rows x 50 pins columns) |
| Grid Pitch Spacing | Standard 0.1" (2.54 mm) Center-to-Center spacing |
| Acceptable Conductor Wire Size | 20 AWG to 29 AWG (0.3 mm to 0.8 mm diameter leads) |
| Internal Spring Clip Material | High-Retention Nickel-Plated Phosphor Bronze |
| Outer Casing Compound | High-Impact Insulating ABS Plastic |
| Maximum Dielectric Strength | 500V AC per minute limit |
| Maximum Rated Contact Current | Up to 3.0 Amperes continuous |
How to Use
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Understand the Internal Logic: The central component grid is arranged in vertical columns of 5 interconnected pins (labeled
a-b-c-d-eandf-g-h-j-k). The vertical channels do not cross the center divider. The side power rails (+and-) run horizontally along the entire length of the board. -
Mount Integrated Circuits (ICs): Place standard Dual In-line Package (DIP) IC chips or microcontrollers directly across the center dividing channel. This ensures that the pins on the left side of the chip do not short-circuit with the corresponding pins on the right side.
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Inject System Power: Connect your regulated power supply (such as an MB102 breadboard power module or an Arduino's 5V and GND pins) directly into the side horizontal rails marked with red (
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Wire Components Together: Insert solid-core jumper wires or pre-formed breadboard wire loops into the same 5-pin vertical column as a component lead to establish a clean electrical connection.
Applications
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University Engineering & STEM Labs: Serves as the fundamental introductory tool for teaching students electronics theory, Ohm's law, and logic gate architectures.
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Microcontroller Prototyping: Ideal for building quick proof-of-concept tests around Arduino Uno boards, ESP32 nodes, and Raspberry Pi Pico development shields.
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Analog Audio & Filter Testing: Excellent for testing analog operational amplifiers (Op-Amps), active RC filters, and multi-stage transistor pre-amplifier designs before designing a custom PCB.
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Sensor Integration R&D: Simplifies the process of interfacing external environmental modules, display units, and motor drivers with digital processing units.
Package Includes
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1 x GL-12 840 Points Solderless Breadboard with Self-Adhesive Backing
Shipping & Delivery
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Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
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Dispatched within 1-3 business days
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Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
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Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
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