Breadboards

[neoshinzo]

what is the maximum current a breadboard can handle?

i was wondering because i wanted to build a Leach Amp: Leach Amp Plans - Part 1

would it be possible to build this on breadboard safely or do i need a pcb board?

 

[ericgibbs]

what is the maximum current a breadboard can handle?

i was wondering because i wanted to build a Leach Amp: Leach Amp Plans - Part 1

would it be possible to build this on breadboard safely or do i need a pcb board?

hi,
Looking at the parts list, it shows some power transistors, so I would not recommend a breadboard.

 

[neoshinzo]

ok thanks for replying

 

[joespaz7]

id say try to avoid useing a bread board if you can. but, to be honest, i dont know what would happend if you did, might just get a little hot. or it could cause somthing really bad to happen. so just avoid useing it.

 

[Hero999]

Although Eric is right in what he's saying, if all you want to do is test it at low powers, it's possible to use a breadboard but to perform a full power test, you need a proper PCB.

 

[ericgibbs]

Although Eric is right in what he's saying, if all you want to do is test it at low powers, it's possible to use a breadboard but to perform a full power test, you need a proper PCB.

hi hero,
The Power transistors are TO3 style cases, I would not recommend pushing the TO3 pins into a breadboard.

Perhaps the OP is building this power amp out of interest only, but I am sure there are more modern devices that will give the same result and be a lot easier to build.