SparkFun Learn to Solder - Simon Says

Our through-hole Simon Says Kit is a great beginner's soldering kit and also a pretty fun educational tool. All components are through-hole making this kit a great place to start when you're learning to solder. As you build the kit you will get hands-on experience soldering a 28-pin microprocessor standard LEDs battery clips and switch components.The Learn to Solder version of the Simon Says Kit includes everything that the original kit does as well as the basic soldering tools you need to put it together! This is a great kit for anyone just learning to solder or teaching someone to solder. The Learn to Solder Kit even comes with our Beginning Soldering Handbook which will walk you through the basics of making a solid solder connection.From Handheld Game to Development PlatformThis soldering kit will provide you with a greater knowledge of through-hole soldering and the tools techniques and terminology required to populate your own PCB prototype. After you have successfully assembled the kit you'll walk away with much more than just a fun Simon Says memory game; you'll also have your very own development platform that features:Inputs: Five buttons for user control.Outputs: Five output channels driving the LEDs and the buzzer.Communication: A serial connection for easy debugging.What to Expect During AssemblyFor a true beginner with zero prior experience we estimate the assembly will take between 20 and 40 minutes. We provide highly detailed step-by-step instructions to guide you through the entire process and we even include the AA batteries you need to power it up.