Retro Submarine - Educational Soldering Kit

Go back in time and learn about electronics thanks to this retro designed soldering kit!

This nifty kit is an educational DIY project that needs to be soldered. Soldering is a technique used to connect electronic components. Soldering this kit is easy and fun, and you will learn more about electronics in the process. Once finished, the LEDs on the kit will shine and you will have a neat gadget.Learn the basics of electronics here! This particular kit is shaped in the form of a Jules Verne style submarine that can either be hung thanks to a little mounting hole in the top, or it can stand on its own.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Australian legislation on coin cell batteries, an alternative battery holder is provided instead of the coin cell holder. DO NOT USE a coin cell battery as they present a hazard for children. For more information see: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/electronics-technology/button-batteries

Tools

To make this kit, you will need some basic tools; a soldering iron or station, solder tin and pliers. Another practical tool is an anti-static soldering mat. Check out all the tools in the options section below.

Series

The submarine is one of five retro soldering kits that are perfect for beginners or advanced collectors. Be sure to explore all five of them!

Features

• 9 x green LEDs
• on/off switch
• retro designed PCB in the shape of a retro submarine
• mounting hole
• 1 x candle flicker LED

Power supply: 3 V - due to coin cell laws in Australia this kit does not come with a coin cell holder and instead has pads to be soldered to any of our 3V battery holders.

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