{"product_id":"soldering-practice-board","title":"Soldering Practice Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best way to learn SMD soldering is to build something that actually does something cool when you're done. This \u003cstrong\u003eNE555 rotating LED practice board\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit: NE555 timer + LED driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffect: Rotating\/chasing LED \"water lamp\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 3–12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB: 1.6mm, clearly labelled component placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent type: SMD (surface-mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-check component orientation before soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for cold (pseudo) joints and floating solder bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest at 3V first before going higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady for your next kit? Try the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tinkertailor.ca\/products\/colorful-heart-shaped-led-1\"\u003eColourful Heart-Shaped LED Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a more advanced LED kit? Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tinkertailor.ca\/products\/colorful-voice-control-rotating-led-light-kit-1\"\u003eVoice Control Rotating LED Light Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tinker Tailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50076292055273,"sku":"SOLDERING-PRACTICE-BOARD","price":9.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8006\/3209\/files\/98548559-b93882_52274c40be31492b99ce01eeae870d2a_mv2.webp?v=1769545518","url":"https:\/\/www.tinkertailor.ca\/products\/soldering-practice-board","provider":"Tinker Tailor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}