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A quick way to construct circuits, far advanced beyond the archaic chunks of copper PC Board and superglue is to use prototype boards and wire wrapping.
First, a disclaimer as wire wrapping is not suitable for RF circuits but really shines when using ones and zeroes in the digital world.
I am covering this subject today as wire wrapping is the process I am using to build the Digital LO / BFO for the 20M Hybrid Wireless Rig.
Firstly, wire wrapping is over 60 years old as a technique and thus mature as a process. The wire wrap process is simple and involves a more or less square pin and using a special tool the wire is tightly wrapped about 10-15 times around the pin. The square pin has sharp edges, so the wire grabs around the pin and won't slip off. A round pin having no edges we find would not securely hold the wire.
Close up of wire wrap on the square pins
Wire Wrap Tools
Amazon 3 in 1 Wire Wrap Tool
Our ESP32 VROOM MCU has 38 pins thus a single header cut in two makes sockets for one device. A pack of 10 costs about $10 so enough material for 10 ESP32 devices.
Should you make a mistake it is fairly easy to "unwrap" the wires and the bonus no soldering of wires.
Them that know can make things go. Them also are vigilant about unwanted surveillance like trackers that follow your internet meanderings. Norton and McAfee have software to fix the trackers. No kidding this is 1984 in 2025!
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Pete N6QW