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Netduino Tip 04: Foam Board Project Base


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#1 hari

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Posted 25 September 2010 - 07:14 PM

Have you noticed how electronic parts and wires seem to defy gravity? They do not tend to stay put on the table while you're working on your electronic project. Foam board to the rescue!

They're inexpensive ($12 for three 20"x30" boards, enough for many projects), easy to work with (box cutter, ruler, hot glue gun), and non-permanent (at worst you'd need to scrape off the glue residue after you tear off the foam, and the larger foam pieces can be reused). I've built
many bases like this, enclosures for finished projects, and even a remote controlled robot.


For more tips and adventures visit by blog.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkA1sC37k-k&feature=player_embedded

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Posted 25 September 2010 - 07:21 PM

That is really creative, nicely done!

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Posted 25 September 2010 - 07:42 PM

Nice tip, thanks. But what exactly is "foam board from any office store"? Maybe I'm being dense, or maybe it's something we don't have in the UK.

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Posted 25 September 2010 - 08:34 PM

Nice tip, thanks. But what exactly is "foam board from any office store"? Maybe I'm being dense, or maybe it's something we don't have in the UK.


It's basically 1/4" to 1/2" polystyrene foam sandwiched between some form of cardstock. I'm sure you have it here - it's called foam board, foam core, etc.

Here's a link.

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Posted 26 September 2010 - 05:36 AM

Nice tip, thanks. But what exactly is "foam board from any office store"? Maybe I'm being dense, or maybe it's something we don't have in the UK.


Oops sorry, I agree that was unclear. As greg mentioned, it is foam material sandwiched between two cardboards.
There is a close up photo on this page. The one I use is about 5mm thick.
http://www.diyframin....cfm?ItemID=166

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Posted 26 September 2010 - 11:28 AM

Hi, What a great idea! :) I wonder if I can get this stuff in South Africa... hmmmm Also, could you tell me where you got those nice jumper wires from? I have some generic ones and they are OK, but yours look much nicer. Thanks -(e)

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Posted 26 September 2010 - 01:03 PM

Hi,

What a great idea! :) I wonder if I can get this stuff in South Africa... hmmmm

Also, could you tell me where you got those nice jumper wires from? I have some generic ones and they are OK, but yours look much nicer.
Thanks
-(e)


SparkFun for the win. (see link - they have lots of different ones, that is just one example)

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Posted 26 September 2010 - 04:45 PM

Hi,

What a great idea! :) I wonder if I can get this stuff in South Africa... hmmmm

Also, could you tell me where you got those nice jumper wires from? I have some generic ones and they are OK, but yours look much nicer.
Thanks
-(e)

Thanks.
I got those jumper wires from China through ebay. I don't remember which seller exactly, but this cable looks like the one I have.
http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item1c1555b5ef

Lower quality compared to the one from Sparkfun, but also a lot cheaper!
I really like having different colored wires. Makes the circuit easier to "read".

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Posted 27 September 2010 - 09:47 AM

Thanks.
I got those jumper wires from China through ebay. I don't remember which seller exactly, but this cable looks like the one I have.
http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item1c1555b5ef

Lower quality compared to the one from Sparkfun, but also a lot cheaper!
I really like having different colored wires. Makes the circuit easier to "read".


Thanks, ordered some :) Now to find the foam board...
-(e)

#10 hookedup

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 01:56 PM

Using foam board contain the netduino and other components for a project is a great idea. I used the same foam board for the bottom of a small LED bar last night (arduino project) because it was the easiest to deal with and works fine to hold in the wires. Those jumper wires are pretty good too. I ordered more via your link - thanks for making it easy. I needed more because they are so inexpensive that I cut them in 1/2 to make easy breadboard adapters for phone lines, couplers, USB cables, etc (4 cents per 1/2). It may be a sin to chop them, if so .. I am going to hell for sure :) Thanks for sharing .. with pictures.

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 02:16 PM

I bought a couple of things from SparkFun to hold my prototyping projects. I bought the 'Arduino and Breadboard Holder' (SKU: DEV-10059). Note that if you don't already have a breadboard with dimensions 3.29" x 2.15", then you can buy this one at SparkFun 'Breadboard Clear Self-Adhesive' (SKU: PRT-09567)

I've been using it and it works like a charm. The Netduino just snaps in and my breadboard stays in place!

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Posted 06 October 2010 - 09:23 PM

Be careful in the winter when the humidity drops... Some foams can build up static electricity.




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