SparkFun WeevilEye - Beginner Soldering Kit

SparkFun's WeevilEye Beginner Soldering Kit is an engaging and educational introduction to soldering. This kit is designed for those who are new to soldering, with a low parts count that even young enthusiasts can easily handle. Once assembled, the WeevilEye comes to life with red LED "eyes" that adjust their brightness based on the amount of light detected by the photosensor.

The WeevilEye kit includes all the necessary components for assembly, as well as an instructional kit card to guide you through the process. However, please note that a soldering iron and some solder will be required for assembly. This kit is an excellent choice for beginners looking to learn and practice soldering skills.

One of the unique features of the WeevilEye kit is its interactive LED "eyes". These LEDs respond to light, growing brighter or dimmer based on the amount of light detected by the photosensor. This feature not only makes the WeevilEye fun to interact with but also demonstrates basic principles of electronics and light sensitivity.

Assembling the WeevilEye provides a hands-on learning experience, teaching valuable skills such as soldering, circuit assembly, and understanding how different components work together. The satisfaction of building your own functioning electronic device makes this kit a rewarding project for beginners of all ages.

The WeevilEye kit includes the following components:

• 1 x WeevilEye PCB
• 2 x Red LEDs
• 1 x 47k Ohm Resistor
• 1 x Miniature Photocell
• 1 x 20mm Coin Cell Battery Holder
• 1 x 20mm Coin Cell Battery
• 1 x 2N3904 Transistor
• 2 x 220 Ohm Resistors

Please note that due to shipping requirements, the battery included in this kit may cause orders to take longer to process and does not qualify for same-day shipping. Additionally, the batteries cannot be shipped via Ground or Economy methods to Alaska or Hawaii.

For guidance on assembly, refer to the included WeevilEye Manual and the SparkFun Soldering Tutorial. You can also consult the provided schematic and Eagle files for more detailed information about the WeevilEye's design and function.