LED Light Show Kit

Build a Programmable LED Light Show — Through-Hole & SMD Soldering Challenge

The LED Light Show Kit is designed for makers who are ready to go beyond the basics. This intermediate kit combines through-hole and surface-mount components, giving you real-world experience with the techniques used in professional PCB assembly.

You'll work with a mix of standard through-hole parts and 0603 SMD components — requiring both a soldering iron and a hot air rework station. The result is a satisfying, functional LED display you built entirely by hand.

What's Included

• Pre-designed PCB with LED array layout
• Assorted color LEDs (through-hole)
• Through-hole resistors and capacitors
• 0603 SMD resistors and capacitors
  
• Component reference sheet and schematic

Key Features

• Mixed assembly — through-hole and 0603 SMD components on a single board
• Hot air required — SMD components must be reflowed with a hot air gun
• Schematic included — understand the full circuit, not just the assembly steps
• USB powered — 5V input, compatible with any USB power source
• Expandable — additional pads available for your own modifications

Skills You'll Practice

• Through-hole PCB soldering and component identification
• 0603 SMD placement and hot air reflow technique
• Reading and interpreting circuit schematics
• LED circuit design and resistor value calculation
• Troubleshooting and testing assembled circuits

Tools Required

• Soldering iron (for through-hole components)
• Hot air rework station (for 0603 SMD components)
• Solder and flux
• Tweezers

Who This Kit Is For

This kit is best suited for makers with prior soldering experience who are comfortable with through-hole assembly and ready to tackle SMD work. A hot air gun is required — this is not a beginner kit.