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Soldering Practice Board

Soldering Practice Board

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The best way to learn SMD soldering is to build something that actually does something cool when you're done. This NE555 rotating LED practice board produces a mesmerising chasing "water lamp" effect once assembled — power it from 3–12V and the LEDs loop in a smooth sequence, instantly showing whether your solder joints are solid.

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Ships next business day from Nova Scotia · 30-day returns · Questions? cmoz@tinkertailor.ca

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The 1.6mm PCB has all components clearly marked, making it easy to place parts correctly. A great first SMD project for anyone stepping up from through-hole soldering.

Key Details

  • Circuit: NE555 timer + LED driver
  • Effect: Rotating/chasing LED "water lamp"
  • Power: 3–12V DC
  • PCB: 1.6mm, clearly labelled component placement
  • Component type: SMD (surface-mount)

Tips for success

  • Double-check component orientation before soldering
  • Watch for cold (pseudo) joints and floating solder bridges
  • Test at 3V first before going higher

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