Searching for Altoids sized project board?

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Some years back I saw someone online selling assorted sized construction baords cut and shaped to fit inside an Altoids tine. Cool, I though and bought some. I bought some straight away as they will be useful. Well using them had to wait a few years but now I’d like some more.

There were 2 types, “Manhattan” construction style board, ideal for RF stuff and these can be bought from several places such as Kanga Products (Mint Tin Solder pads (Manhattan style on a single sheet))

The other was 0.1in perforbord with individual island (no strips) 33x20 holes. Again shaped to fit an Altoids tin.

I can’t find anyone selling them but I can buy the perfboard and cut & Dremel it to size. But I’m lazy and preshaped would be cooler.

So does anyone know of a source of the Altoids size perfboard?

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Maybe this can help

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They are they ones I linked. It’s the one with this kind of board

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/287425803400

but Altoids shaped that I’m looking for.

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This?

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No, Andy is looking for perf-board NOT pads.

Also he wants something that will fit inside an “Altoids” size tin.

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Sorry, no, I have looked in the past too.

Maybe the answer is to generate a PCB design using Kicad or similar and have someone like JLCPCB make them for you.

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Have fun!

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All the maker stockists like Pi Hut and Pimoroni sell these as do Aliexpress.

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https://thepihut.com/products/adafruit-perma-proto-small-mint-tin-size-breadboard-pcb-3-pack

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Thanks for the suggestions.

What you need to watch out for is Pimoroni tins are a little smaller than real Altoids tins. And you need to use the term “Mint Tin” on Aliexpress as Altoids doesn’t work.

The round edge boards are available, fractionally smaller than the ones I have but will do fine. Saves buying larger boards in FR4 and then making them smaller.

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I acquired some Altoids type prototype boards. I’m not sure exactly what I have, but if you still need something, I’ll dig them out for a look.

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I purchased these on Amazon earlier this year.
I believe they are very similar in size to an original Altoid tin
Amazon link below.

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Junohawk 3 Pack Metal Tin Boxes with Hinged Lids Small Storage Containers | Portable silver metal tins for storing cards, small items, DIY supplies and everyday essentials at home or on the go Amazon.co.uk

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