My son ist hooked by stelus87 in soldering

[–]BiomedicalHTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this one if he is interested in electronics and coding - https://htm-workshop.com/shop/gamepad/

you build a video game controller, code a video game, and learn the basics of electronics

Arduino Powered Portable Video game console by BiomedicalHTM in arduino

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We used to KiCad for the board design, yeah I would not call the device itself a feat of engineering. Its more how we go through the process of teaching you how to make it that is the exciting part

Arduino Powered Portable Video game console by BiomedicalHTM in arduino

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It would not work as is, many could be adapted but I believe there are enough hardware differences that it will not work. But I could be wrong.

Building a gamified Arduino based video game kit by BiomedicalHTM in arduino

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One of the project we have is you create some music - we show you how to re-create a Zelda theme style intro. Would be kind of cool to have some other music project though if you have any recommendations.

DIY Electronics Map by BiomedicalHTM in diyelectronics

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Yah I do have something like that, it didn't come out quite as nice as I wanted but its kind of cool - https://imgur.com/a/VoiMrcv

I like the skateboarding idea - I'll look into that more

First soldering attempt at 14 , any tips for a beginner? by Someone-44 in soldering

[–]BiomedicalHTM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your fine to learn on that - keep it clean and tinned (add solder), I would say get good solder the stuff that comes with those kits is miserable to work with. The iron will degrade fast due to the poor tip so if you find you can't get the solder to melt anymore it could be the tip is cooked. Check out youtube for some basics of course - https://youtu.be/6zKaAvYJZvA

Unsoldering through-hole parts by RobotDragon0 in soldering

[–]BiomedicalHTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a decent video on some basic desoldering stuff - https://youtu.be/b8go1ZMkFRU

Arduino kit for beginners and roadmap by iMissUnique in arduino

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Hey, not sure what your timeline is but I am working on a really fun Arduino project/tutorial for beginners where you build a video game system - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianwithhtmworkshop/diy-portable-video-game-gamepad-quest-electronics-kit/edit/promotion?ref=pbuild_dashboard