Arduino Uno Prototyping Base

Goal of the design:

I got tired that my Arduino prototypes were so difficult to move, and that the jumpers were always being ripped out due to the board being separate from the breadboard. 

The goals for this design were; 

• Easy attachment of the Arduino board, no messing around with screws etc.
• The whole base has to be attachable on top of my electronic component box for easy storage, but still easily removable so I can place it on my workbench. 
• The breadboard has to be permanently attached to the base, and take a “standard” size breadboard which is easy to purchase. 

Description of the outcome:

This base is meant for an Arduino Uno and a 165mm x 55mm breadboard. The Arduino is attached with a magnetic brace for quick and easy removal and attachment. 

The base has a subframe where it attaches also magnetically. The subframe can be mounted on top of your electronic component container, workshop wall or any other convenient place for easy storage. 

Hardware required:

• 12x 6mm wide and 3mm deep magnets if you are printing the whole design
• 165mm x 55mm breadboard

Or alternatively

• 4x 6mm wide and 3mm deep magnets if you are only planning to use the base by itself
• 165mm x 55mm breadboard

Printing Instructions:

The .stl files are all on the correct orientation. I printed the base with 0.4mm nozzle and 0.15mm layer height, but I’m sure it will be fine with higher layer heights as well. 

Alternatively just download my .gcode 

Assembly instructions:

Superglue the magnets into the holes. Triple check the correct orientation!

I hope this is as useful for you as it is for me!