Proto-PIC Unigeek - A Unicorn Badge Soldering Kit

The Unigeek is a unique badge soldering kit. We looked for a PCB house that was willing and capable of producing a PCB with a number of colours at a reasonable price and we finally found one!

Finished in white and gold with a single rainbow effect colour changing LED this badge looks great.

It’s a simple kit to make and should take around 5-15 minutes to make depending on your soldering ability.

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

Included in the kit:

• 1 x Unigeek multi-coloured PCB
• 1 x Colour changing rainbow LED
• 1 x 2xAAAA battery holder 
• 1 x Badge pin and clip

Required:

• Soldering iron
• Solder
• Pliers
• 2xAAAA batteries
  

How to assemble:

1. Check the contents.
2. Apply a blob of solder to one of the pads for the battery clip.
3. Seat the battery clip and using pliers hold it down while applying the iron to the pre-tinned pad.
4. Solder the other pin allowing the solder to wick through the hole of the battery clip.
5. Go back to the first battery pad and apply more solder for mechanical strength,
6. Flood solder onto the large gold circle.
7. Using pliers hold the flat of the pin against the solder and apply heat to solder the pin in place.
8. Solder the LED in place ensuring the LED is orientated as marked.
9. Insert battery.
10. Apply badge to your clothes.
11. Look cool.

How to assemble video: