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Learn to Solder - Build an Electronic Gadget
Repeat this Workshop as many times as you like. See special event dates below.

Learn how to solder electronics to make cool gadgets such as snowflake ornament, FM radio, crystal nightlight, spinning top, and more. Kit is included in the workshop price.

Topics learned while building kits include soldering safety, basic electronics parts and their functions, and elementary DC circuitry. Students will need good vision and dexterity to handle hot soldering irons. General workshop tools, materials, and safety glasses will be provided. First-time participants will start with a beginner-level electronics kit (spinning top or crystal nightlight). 

Price is per single child or adult individual, but parents may work with and/or help their child at no extra charge.

 

You may repeat this workshop multiple times, each time building a different kit provided by us or you may bring one of your own. Note, you are paying for dedicated instructor time to help you solder. Members are welcome to purchase kits to solder on their own at NEST, or you can purchase kits to take home and solder in your own workshop.

 

Watch for SPECIAL SEASONAL WORKSHOPS listed below for Valentines Day, Halloween, Winter Holidays, etc. 

 

Please be aware of our Cancellation and Refund Policies. For questions, e-mail info@nescitech.org or call 508-720-4179.


UPCOMING GADGETS WORKSHOPS

Electronic Gadgets, single session, 4:30-5:45pm - 10/29/2024.
Electronic Gadgets, single session, 4:30-5:45pm - 11/5/2024.  
Electronic Gadgets, single session, 4:30-5:45pm - 11/12/2024.  
Electronic Gadgets, single session, 4:30-5:45pm - 11/19/2024.
Electronic Gadgets, single session, 4:30-5:45pm - 11/26/2024.  
Electronic Gadgets, single session, 4:30-5:45pm - 12/3/2024.  
Electronic Gadgets, single session, 4:30-5:45pm - 12/10/2024.  
Electronic Gadgets, single session, 4:30-5:45pm - 12/17/2024.

To register, please click on the actual course start-date above or in the EVENTS CALENDAR and look for the REGISTER tab to the upper right.

Crystal Nightlight - cycles through many colors - Beginner Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

Spinning LED Top - cycles through many colors while it spins - Beginner Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

Blinking Heart - pulses like a heartbeat. Magnetic clasp on back so you can wear it. - Intermediate Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

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Light-up Name Badge - lights up your name and center LED flashes to grab attention. Write your name or Amateur Radio Call Sign in the box. Magnetic clasp on back so you can wear it. - Beginner Kit



Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Blinking Snowflake Ornament - makes a fun seasonal gift - Intermediate Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

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Snowman Ornament - eyes blink, arms cycle through colors - Intermediate Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

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Morse Code Practice Oscillator - generates tones to practice code. Build two and hook them together with up to 30 feet of wire to allow two people to communicate with each other. - Intermediate Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

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White Light Night Light - senses darkness and turns on. Cover the light sensor with your thumb and use it like a flash light. - Beginner Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

FM Radio Receiver - solder parts, attach AA battery pack, plug in ear buds (included), listen to music - Intermediate Kit


Specify whether you want the surface-mount microchip pre-attached for you, or can you do the surface-mount soldering yourself (advanced).

Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

Paper Cup Night Light - laser cut a disk to project stars or constellation onto the ceiling, add LED and battery - Beginner Kit


Designed and invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Decision Maker - hold the button, ask a question, get a random answer - Advanced


Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Red Light Night Light - senses darkness and turns on. Cover the sensor with your thumb and use it like a red light flash light for night astronomy. - Beginner Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Morse Code Red Flash Light - non-soldering, coin cell and red LED in a card, Morse Code practice - Beginner Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a NEST volunteer.

Instant Night Light RGB Flashing - non-soldering, coin cell and RGB LED in a card, place in dark area and enjoy the show - Beginner Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a NEST volunteer.

Spooktacular Ornaments - non-soldering, coin cell and LED in a laser-cut card, decorate with markers - Beginner

Designed / invented at NEST by a NEST volunteer.

Constellations Kit - non-soldering, Big Dipper, for beginners and young children, but best if an adult helps - Beginner Kit


Designed / invented at NEST by a NEST volunteer.

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MOTHERS' DAY SPECIALS:

Build a blinky heart for a gift. Got to the Event Calendar to register for one of these:

To be posted soon...



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