Zero PCB Boards

Zero PCB Board / Veroboard - Universal Prototyping Circuit Board

The Zero PCB Board, widely known by its trade names like Veroboard or Stripboard, is a fundamental material in electronics used to transform a temporary breadboard circuit into a more permanent, robust physical form. Unlike a professionally etched PCB, the "Zero PCB" starts with no predefined traces or comes with simple, continuous copper strips (Stripboard) or isolated copper pads (Dot Matrix Board).

This universal grid features holes drilled on a standard 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) pitch, perfectly matching the pin spacing of all standard through-hole Integrated Circuits ($\text{ICs}$), resistors, capacitors, and header pins. Using insulated wires, solder bridges, and component leads, users create all necessary electrical connections manually. Zero PCBs are durable, reliable, and provide an excellent middle ground between the temporary nature of a breadboard and the cost/time required for manufacturing a custom PCB, making them indispensable for finalized prototypes, custom modules, and low-volume production runs.

🔧 Key Features  

• Board Type: Universal Prototyping Board (Unetched/Pre-patterned).
   
• Hole Pitch: 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) standard spacing.
   
• Base Material: FR-4 (Fiberglass) or Bakelite.
   
• Copper Pattern: Isolated Pads (Dot Matrix) or Horizontal Strips (Stripboard).
   
• Compatibility: Compatible with all Through-Hole Components ($\text{THT}$) and standard headers.
 
• Durability: High mechanical strength and heat resistance for soldering.
 

💡 Applications

• Finalizing Electronic Prototypes for a more permanent build.
   
• Building Custom Module Breakouts or small daughter boards.
 
• Educational circuit construction and practice soldering.
 
• Housing microcontroller projects (e.g., making a final Arduino shield).
 

⚙️ Technical Specifications Summary

📦 Package Includes   

• 1 × Zero PCB Prototyping Board (Specific size and pattern varies)