Get a little magical with your soldering skills! The Unigeek is a beginners soldering kit that teaches you the basics of PTH and SMD soldering while assembling a light up unicorn badge with an color changing eye. Each Unigeek kit takes about 5-15min to assemble with basic soldering materials (not included), and yes, the PCB in this kit really is rainbow colored out of the bag!
Every Unigeek Soldering Badge Kit includes one multicolored unicorn PCB, a CR2032 battery holder, a pin back, and an RGB LED for the eye that slowly changes colors while powered on. All you need to supply (besides a soldering iron and solder) is a CR2032 coin cell battery since it is not included to make shipping easier.
Note: Since this product is a kit, assembly and a basic knowledge of soldering will be required. The Unigeek Badge does not come pre-assembled.
This skill defines how difficult the soldering is on a particular product. It might be a couple simple solder joints, or require special reflow tools.
Skill Level: Competent - You will encounter surface mount components and basic SMD soldering techniques are required.
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If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
Skill Level: Rookie - You may be required to know a bit more about the component, such as orientation, or how to hook it up, in addition to power requirements. You will need to understand polarized components.
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I purchased this as a quick project to teach my 8 yr. old granddaughter how to solder. She loves Unicorns, so it was the perfect first time project. She is excited to do more.