BreadCrumb Circuit Form

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I started messing around with options for crafting soldered prototype circuits with 3D printing, and suddenly I realized the parts could fit snugly inside a compact cube while their legs stretched out beyond it, ready for hand soldering. Tinkering with wire routing will undoubtedly take some finesse, yet the potential to grow or create similar structures within your print, blending seamlessly into a circuit, really caught my attention. The cubes visible in the photograph are constructed from high-temperature PLA, which helps them withstand the intense heat of solder melts and resist burns somewhat. If your hands happen to be large or uncoordinated, rendering it difficult to place the parts, consider employing needle-nose pliers akin to those showcased in the photo, or enlarge the BreadCrumb for better maneuverability. The roots of the BreadBoard can be traced back to the early days of radio, when amateur enthusiasts would utilize a small piece of wood as a physical base for constructing radio circuits. These "breadboards" continued to evolve until they reached their current form, which we're familiar with using today. It only made sense to refer to these compact units as "breadcrumbs," although they can certainly be enlarged or complicated if desired.