Breadboards vs Protoboards vs PCBs | Zero to Maker Workshop

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

🔗 *The full Workshop* : _https://core-electronics.com.au/courses/zero-to-maker-workshop/_

In this video, we will explore different methods to assemble and package your project's electronics. We'll cover the super-fast prototyping breadboard, the permanent protoboard, and the professional, clean printed circuit board, walking through the pros and cons of each method. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to choose the best option for your next project.

🔧🔨🧰 Hardware featured in this guide:
*Protoboards:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/prototyping.html#category_60_
*Breadboards:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/prototyping.html#category_61_
*The Pico*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE08702_

💡❓ If you have any questions about this content or want to share a project you're working on head over to our *maker forum:* _http://coreelec.io/forum_

0:00 Intro
0:44 Overview of Our Options
1:34 Planning our Circuit
3:58 Breadboards
5:54 Protoboards
8:04 PCBs

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• *Adafruit* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia_
• *Pololu* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia_
• *DFRobot* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia_

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