> Hello Mr. Cutcher,
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> I picked up your book Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius a few weeks ago and today I received the components kit from Abbra in the mail. I have what may be a stupid question.
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> The solderless breadboard comes in a plastic package with no info or instructions. I was wondering what am I supposed to do with the metal strip that is glued to the backing of the package? Should I stick this to the adhesive back of the breadboard or is this just some type of safety packaging for the board that is not necessary for operation.
> Any help would be much appreciated and thank you for writing such an easy to follow book!
>
> J A

Reply:
Not a dumb question.
I asked the same myself when I got one. It was a big "whazzit ?" .

Peel the waxed paper backing off of the bread board, exposing the adhesive. It's contact cement.
For the next part, you have only one real chance to do it right. Doesn't have to be perfect. Carefully place the aluminum strip onto the exposed adhesive. That secures the 3 parts of the breadboard together.
The backing doesn't come attached because many people connect two or three together.  Then they peel the backing and put them as one onto a larger sheet of metal or plastic.                   I'm glad you're enjoying the experience.  Tell others about it.  Share your discovery. Dave C