Learn-to-Solder Rocket Ship Pin

By David Scheltema

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Learn the basics of soldering by creating your very own blinking LED rocket ship pin. A favorite Maker Faire activity, soldering is an excellent skill to get started in making for all ages.

Steps

Step #1: Check your kit’s contents.

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Printed circuit board (PCB)
Battery holder
3v battery
Tie-tack pin
Tie-tack clutch
LED

David Scheltema

I love to tinker and write about electronics. My days are spent building projects and working as a Technical Editor for MAKE.

2 Responses to Learn-to-Solder Rocket Ship Pin

Jennifer Carter on June 7th, 2017 at 7:04 am said:

The link to purchase this kit is broken. Can I get the link or another link to purchase these kits?
- sophiacamille on June 7th, 2017 at 8:33 am said:
  
  Hi Jennifer, sorry about that, I think this product has been discontinued. There is a similar kit available here: https://www.makershed.com/products/make-getting-started-with-soldering-kit-1

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Step #1: Check your kit’s contents.

Step #2: Prep the battery pad.

Step #3: Solder the battery holder in place.

Step #4: Solder in the tie-tack pin.

Step #5: Add the LED.

Step #6: Insert the battery.

David Scheltema

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Steps

Step #1: Check your kit’s contents.

Step #2: Prep the battery pad.

Step #3: Solder the battery holder in place.

Step #4: Solder in the tie-tack pin.

Step #5: Add the LED.

Step #6: Insert the battery.

David Scheltema

2 Responses to Learn-to-Solder Rocket Ship Pin

Awesome!