What you use to prototype

[cristiano.sar]

Wha kind of build technique you use/consider the best for prototyping?
I started with protoboard but I suspect this technique can add noise and I'm thinking of migrating to copper-clad / manhattan style, is it a good idea for metal detector circuit prototyping?

Thanks.

[Carl-NC]

If it's something new, I usually build it initially on a plug-in breadboard to shake out the bugs. Then I go straight to PCB, they are just too cheap not to. If I want to experiment with component values then I'll make those through-hole. Otherwise, I do SMT.

[cristiano.sar]

If it's something new, I usually build it initially on a plug-in breadboard to shake out the bugs. Then I go straight to PCB, they are just too cheap not to. If I want to experiment with component values then I'll make those through-hole. Otherwise, I do SMT.

thank you.

[cristiano.sar]

For me, that dont have experience designing PCBs, will it be too bad to build the schematics in Manhattan style? I have seen many RF related applications in the hobby context that use Manhattan style and it is said to it is a good practice to prevent noise related problems.
In the contexts of metal detectors may this be an acceptable practice for someone who has difficulty drawing pcbs?
What I am thinking about is making parts in small modules (like TX oscillator, RX preamp, etc..) and link them together, something like the image below:

Thanks.

[Qiaozhi]

You would be better off spending some time learning how to use a PCB design package such as KiCAD.

[cristiano.sar]

thank you for the tutorial.