What are Jumper Wires used for?
jumper wires are wires that have a connector pin at each end. This allows them to be used to connect two things together without the need for soldering. Think of this from a sensor to a motherboard or one from one component to another component on a Breadboard† Or just for you Arduino of Raspberry Pi immediately Breadboard to connect.
Jumper Wires are generally used when prototyping with breadboards or similar prototyping tools. Because you don't have to solder, it is very easy to adjust the project.
Jumper wires come in different shapes and sizes. You can always find a type that suits your project.
There are 3 different combinations possible. You have:
- F / F - Female / Female, These have a connector on both sides for a pin.
- M/M – Male / Male, These have a connector with a pin on both sides. For example, you can put this in a breadboard stiches.
- F / M - Female / Male, This has a connector on one side for a pin and on one side a connector with a pin.
What do the colors mean?
In principle there is no difference in the jumper wires, the colors have no special meaning.
However, the different colors are useful, you can give them a value yourself, such as Red for the "plus" and Black for the "minus".
This makes it easier to quickly find the right thread for large projects.