Flashlight Kit
Contributors:
M-Short
M-Short Resources and Going Further
Now that your flashlight is lighting everything up, where do you go from here? Check out some of our different tools as well as some additional kits you can solder together. Also, check out some of our other soldering tutorials, or just start building your own projects.
Resources for This Kit:
For more information, check out the resources below:
Soldering Kits
SparkFun Roshamglo Badge Kit
KIT-14130
SparkFun ClockIt
KIT-10930Soldering Tools and Kits
Weller WLC100 Soldering Station
TOL-14228
SparkFun Deluxe Tool Kit
TOL-11805
SparkFun Beginner Tool Kit
TOL-14681
SparkFun Tool Bag Kit
TOL-14683More Soldering Tutorials
Looking for more of a challenge? Try soldering the same circuit together without using a PCB like the 3D Printed Illuminated Wand Prop!
3D Printed Illuminated Wand Prop
In this tutorial, we will learn about how to create a theatrical prop for a performance by 3D printing a wand and adding an LED.
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How to Use a Hot Air Rework Station
Hot-air stations or heat guns are very useful tools and are essential for any electronics workbench. When working with or building printed circuit boards, there is a lot of room for errors to be made. Have no fear though, there are ways to remedy this with a hot air rework station!
How to Work with Jumper Pads and PCB Traces
Handling PCB jumper pads and traces is an essential skill. Learn how to cut a PCB trace, add a solder jumper between pads to reroute connections, and repair a trace with the green wire method if a trace is damaged.