Melt

Make a funny pcb with smd components and get a hotplate to melt assemble it!

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Find an idea!

Think about some weird/fun device and sketch it out! It can be as simple as a small badge with leds or as complex as a devboard (or even crazier??)

Make a schematic!

Use KiCad to make a schematic of your design! Pick out nice smd parts and make sure to check the datasheets for the parts you use!

Wire it!

Use KiCad to make a PCB layout of your design! Make sure to add a fun silkscreen and make it cute :3c

Make it irl!

Get everything you need to make it real. Order your pcb/parts and get a hotplate to solder on!

A custom event badge?

Think about fun things that a badge with an accelerometer and a low power mcu could do!

Custom devboards!

Find a cool mcu, add everything you need and get ready for an insane soldering challenge...

Custom game consoles

you'd just need a screen...

A hacker card?

Make a custom hacker card with a small oled and an accelerometer! You could make it do all sorts of fun things!

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Your project here soon! Get building :D

A custom event badge?

Think about fun things that a badge with an accelerometer and a low power mcu could do!

Custom devboards!

Find a cool mcu, add everything you need and get ready for an insane soldering challenge...

Custom game consoles

you'd just need a screen...

A hacker card?

Make a custom hacker card with a small oled and an accelerometer! You could make it do all sorts of fun things!

???

Your project here soon! Get building :D

FAQ

Can I really get this for free?

Yes! This is completely free for all teens aged 18 or under.

Do I need experience?

Nope! Beginners are totally welcome. We'll organize calls to help you out and we will have guides!

How much time do I need to spend on this?

We expect participants to spend around 8-12 hours on their project! All of your time needs to be recorded with lapse. It's fine if you go faster but your project needs to be unique and polished!

Can I make multiple projects?

Yes! You can & are encouraged to make multiple projects! Try to push yourself a little further everytime!

Why the hell would I learn that instead of using JLCPCB's assembly?

It's very fun- uh it's very cheap :). You can literally get a 2.5$ pcb and only solder some part of it, it's just so much flexible and cooler! only get components for one pcb instead of 5!!