The Breadbox

[pickdropper]

I've been wanting to upgrade my breadboard setup for a while.  I've had the standard metal plate breadbox that we've all seen for years.  The problem is that, while using it, by the time I connect all of the external things, it is pulled in a bunch of different directions, which is annoying.

I finally did something about it.  This is a first pass, so I will probably refine it for the next go.  I'm mostly pleased, with the exception of the headphone jack, which can't thread the nut because of the thickness of the material.  I'm going to epoxy it in and see if it holds.

The lettering looks a bit washed out in the sun, but is fine indoors.

[irmcdermott]

woah. how much? i want one

[midwayfair]

This is ... Unfair. :p

[DutchMF]

What Ian said.... Seriously, this would sell like crazy, just sayin'....

Paul

[croquet hoop]

You must be kidding me.

The "modular panel" for the pots is especially awesome.

[pickdropper]

woah. how much? i want one

I honestly have no idea how I'd do it.  The raw parts aren't too bad.  The real issue is the machine time; it took more than an hour to cut it out.

But, if you can get past the laser cut acrylic, this could be made with a hammond box by anybody on this board.  Other than the pot holder piece, everything can be mounted in a round hole.  The rectangular holes could also be cut by PPP.  I haven't used that service of theirs, but they claim they can do it (and have a CNC), so it should be possible.

[lincolnic]

This is sick. I want one. Everyone is going to want one!

[kothoma]

Yeah! I especially like these slots for the pots. Great idea!

[raulduke]

Oh... my... god!

I want one   

Awesome work dude.

[fendman]

Oh... my... god!

I want one   

Awesome work dude.

I think most people will be saying this

I could definately use one of these...Looks fantastic Dave.

Mike

[pryde]

Everyone says they want one but nobody has asked if they can have one

So...can I just have that one? 

Seriously that is amazingly cool. I like the modular pot rack a lot. I usually just stick pcb pots right in the breadboard but it does blow out the holes after a while. Great solution

[pickdropper]

Thanks everybody.  The upgrade from my old setup was long overdue.

As for making these available in some level of kit form, it is possible, but I haven't worked out the logistics of it yet.

[twin1965]

This looks very professional indeed! I think something like this would sell quite well. This would be useful for anyone doing any form of audio electronics testing/developing.

[DutchMF]

Everyone says they want one but nobody has asked if they can have one

Damn! Should have thought of that my self!!

[Gledison]

I've just thrown away my little Chinese breadboard
This was a great profi job mate!
cheers