tingbowie Soldering Practice Kit DIY Practical Electronic Circuit Project Resistor Learning Board

Looks like a good easy kit. But not sure if the power port was meant to be included or already attached but I don't have any way of powering it. As mine is missing the power port.

This is the second soldering project I’ve done, and if the components can survive my inept early attempts, it should be forgiving enough for any beginner. It includes a simple instruction sheet with a couple of assembly tips, Plus some educational information to explain what the gizmo does, and what that means. I’ve done one simple project before this (RGB light demo with sliders), and wanted to do another easy one before taking on the nifty clear radio project I have sitting on my workbench. This practice kit was a good choice! Some of what learned: - Tape the components on from the front, then flip it and solder them in place. - Use more flux. - Use a higher temperature for less time. I’m surprised I didn’t melt the first couple of LEDs, but they survived unharmed. - Use solder wick to remove excess that was in danger of shorting out the leads of an LED. It worked on the first try, and now I have a handy little demonstrator of voltage drops across various resistors. By the way, the tiny surface-mount resistors come pre-installed. You don’t have to do that on this project – just the DIP switches, LEDs, and USB-C connector, plus installing the four standoffs that act as feet. I’m going to use the finished product to gain proficiency with my multimeter, too. There are eight different resistors, each with their value listed right on the board, so you can check reading the ohms across those, and check the voltage drop across each one. Bonus! For those of us who finished school before STEM was a thing, this is a lot of learning experience in a small package, and for a very low price. Thoughtfully designed, well documented, and fun for any age.

Very easy, good practice

While there were no printed instructions included in the kit, its easy enough to put together that isn't really issue (just remember the longer leg on the LEDs are positive). One light was missing from the kit I ordered though. Good for a beginner's first or second project overall.

This kit is worth getting. It is fun and actually works! Great way to learn and was easy to do. Absolutely get it!