Breadboard is good to but I think you would have to move to a single sided approach with larger 88 / 100 pin chips. I have seen 88 pin PLCC sockets but never a 100 pin. QFP44 is easy to solder (0 ...

It is hard to imagine experimenting with electronics without the ubiquitous solderless breadboard. We are sure you have a few within arm’s reach. The little plastic wonders make it easy to throw ...