Why choose local tie-point boards for your project
Get the tactile reliability of solderable tie-point (perf) boards and prototyping PCBs without the overseas wait. Communica stocks an extensive range of single-sided perfboards, copper-stripped protoboards and pre-drilled tie-point breakout panels ideal for student labs, rapid prototyping and small production runs. Shopping locally reduces lead times, keeps VAT invoices on file for institutional purchases, and gives you branch collection options when you need parts today rather than next week.
Practical benefits that matter
- Immediate pickup from Samrand, Pretoria CBD or Cape Town with real-time stock checks.
- Bundles for teaching labs and maker groups - boards, header pins, solder and flux together.
- Compatibility notes for common modules and microcontroller breakout pins.
Stock breadth and brands
We carry a mix of general-purpose perfboards and branded protoboards commonly used with Arduino, Raspberry Pi HATs, ESP modules and standard 0.1" pitch headers. For a browse, see our shop-by-category and brand pages to match a board to your hardware: collections, brands.
Quick spec comparison
Use this table to pick the right form factor for your build.
| Type | Typical size (mm) | Hole pitch | Surface | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic Perfboard | 100 x 160 | 2.54 mm (0.1") | FR-4, plated holes | Discrete soldered circuits, hobby builds |
| Copper Stripboard (Veroboard) | 100 x 120 | 2.54 mm (0.1") | Copper tracks - cuttable | Prototyping with routed traces |
| Pre-drilled Tie-point Panel | 50 x 40 (modules) | Variable | Single-sided | Sensor breakout mounting and module adapters |
Specification callouts to check
When comparing boards, check hole plating (plated-through vs non-plated), board material (FR-4 vs phenolic), and whether the holes accept standard 0.1" header pins without enlarging. If you need boards that accept machine screws or snap into enclosures, verify the mounting-hole pattern or consider our in-stock collection linked in the product pages.
