The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast #689 – A Jumperless Breadboard with Kevin Cappuccio
Feb 26, 2025
Join Kevin Cappucio, the innovative creator of the Jumperless Breadboard, as he dives into the future of prototyping. He shares the evolution and standout features of his unique breadboard design, which integrates electronics without traditional jumpers. Discover the manufacturing intricacies and technical challenges faced during development. Kevin also discusses enhancements in circuit-building, like advanced routing algorithms and the significance of resistor and capacitance management in projects, making it a must-listen for electronics enthusiasts!
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Creating Jumperless Out of Challenge
- Kevin built the Jumperless breadboard because he liked challenges and wanted to solve annoying wiring issues.
- Originally not for education, it evolved to support complex chip interfacing and weird Turing machines.
LED Feedback Enhances Clarity
- Jumperless uses 445 RGB LEDs underneath a 3D printed board to provide immediate visual feedback.
- This lighting helps users see connections clearly and quickly, solving typical breadboard confusion.
Use Replaceable Spring Clips
- Replaceable metal spring clips make Jumperless easy to maintain and fix.
- Remove the plastic shell to swap damaged clips without discarding the whole board.
