Yes, I also use DIP switches. Typically for device addressing. Jumpers/header pins provide the additional benefit of a convenient testing point too. You can easily connect your meter or scope to the header pins for testing and fault finding.
Yes, these are very useful. I have used 5 male header pins in a '+' shape, like you used with 3 in a row. That way the middle pin has 4 options (up, down, left or right) for connecting. In my case, I could power a DIY Arduino shield from a pair of screw terminals, or a voltage regulator on the sheild, or a USB port, or from the Arduino's 5V supply.
Nice suggestions. I use jumpers on breadboards quite often. I find they are more reliable than switches and easier to set up. the trick is to use double sided headers (pins on both sides are long).
Nice! DIP switches are nifty too!
Yes, I also use DIP switches. Typically for device addressing.
Jumpers/header pins provide the additional benefit of a convenient testing point too. You can easily connect your meter or scope to the header pins for testing and fault finding.
Yes, these are very useful. I have used 5 male header pins in a '+' shape, like you used with 3 in a row. That way the middle pin has 4 options (up, down, left or right) for connecting. In my case, I could power a DIY Arduino shield from a pair of screw terminals, or a voltage regulator on the sheild, or a USB port, or from the Arduino's 5V supply.
Thanks for the comment. I never thought of a + configuration; that's quite interesting.
Nice suggestions. I use jumpers on breadboards quite often. I find they are more reliable than switches and easier to set up. the trick is to use double sided headers (pins on both sides are long).