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Can I use a staple as a jumper wire in a breadboard? (self.askelectronics)

submitted 1 year ago by klappscheinwerfer to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, that ought to be fine. Breadboards aren't rated for fast signals or large currents. So not really a concern.

Network cable is a good cheap source of jumper wires. You can also save the bits of tin that you clip off various components -- over time you'll end up with way more than you need. These are easier to bend into shape.