Build Your Own Electronic Game Kit

Originally designed for the Maker Faire by Grand Idea Studio, the Build Your Own Electronic Game Kit is a custom-created kit intended to introduce you to the world of electronics and soldering. When successfully assembled, the kit becomes a version of the popular memory game, Simon, with a few optional twists, including no LEDs, no sound, reverse order, and fast play.

The kit includes all the necessary components, including a pre-programmed microprocessor, custom circuit board, and battery. The only other materials you will need are a soldering iron, solder, and wire snips. Assembly instructions, parts list, and game instructions are all conveniently printed on the back of the circuit board.

User Feedback:

"My son and I made this kit during the workshop at the Maker Faire. It is straighforward to build,although many of the leads are fairly close, so the soldering can't be too sloppy. For a beginner's kit it is great fun." -Posted by: KFW on June 13, 2006 at 9:23 AM

Resources:

Step-by-step instructions posted to our MAKE instructables group

View the schematic (PDF).

Free Download! Basic Assembly Techniques, a quick reference guide to basic electronics--soldering, assembly/kit building tips, and component identification.

For more help with soldering, check out our video tutorial here

Price: $39.95