Runtime Micro began in 2016 as a personal Information project. Its not a company -- has no products, no employees and takes in no revenue.
I created this website to share my findings for a hybrid construction method I call Permanent Solderless. This method is ideal for enthusiasts who enjoy creating reliable, solderless designs using breadboards. Its much less costly and avoids numerous problems with soldered builds. These results are not the usual throwaway prototypes. They hold up, year after year. It does take practice, patience and some planning to apply this technique effectively. But your reward is less cost and longer-lasting results. I think its worth your time to check out and maybe try it out.
What You’ll Find Here
- Durable Solderless Techniques that make electronics long-lasting without recasting into a soldered state.
- Open-Frame Layouts that invite curiosity and experimentation.
- Integration of Pre-Built Modules—a method to combine pre-soldered modules with breadboard flexibility. The result is rugged builds, adaptable and tidy without being locked into one layout.
- Break-Away Cables -- create your own low-cost custom cables to eliminate much of the rat's nest wiring that plagues breadboard builds.
You won’t find much theory or academic deep-dives here. My aim is simple -- document and share practical ways to build useful, interesting circuits.
I’ve also created a free software tool to support Timer code for Arduino Nano, Uno Mega2560 and Mega-Mini boards. Its available here. It can save you loads of time creating sketch code for Interval-Interrupts or PWM waveforms.
I hope to create other useful tools to streamline project-building and documentation.
Notes & Disclaimers
NOTE: RuntimeMicro.com is a personal information project. Any third-party claims of commercial activity, revenue, or staffing are false and unauthorized.
Everything shared on this site is based on personal experience. It’s not perfect, it’s not guaranteed—but it’s honest and tested. See my DISCLAIMER for more...
Also, mind the gear. Headers and exposed pins can be sharp. Use care when handling, especially if others are nearby.
A Little Background
I’m a self-taught Electronics Technician, now retired, with decades of experience designing, testing, and repairing circuits. Wire-wrapping prototypes and building test fixtures were daily work—and the mindset stuck.
When I came across micro-controllers like Arduino, I found a way to blend old knowledge with modern tools. What you see on Runtime Micro is the continuation of that path. If any of it helps you, then it’s time well spent.
Thanks for visiting.
Lee Price