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- (10911) Stockton STEM Badge completed
Press the button to start the lights! - (10856) Stockton STEM Badge battery
Note the orientation of the holder; reversing it will make it difficult to insert the battery later. - (10628) Stockton STEM Badge battery
The battery holder is a simple metal cage that solders to the underside of the board. - (10581) Stockton STEM Badge LEDs
- (10510) Stockton STEM Badge LEDs
- (10436) Stockton STEM Badge IC and socket
The chip, an integrated circuit, or IC, must also be used the correct way round. Both the chip and its socket have a notch at one end to identify its orientation. - (10421) Stockton STEM Badge IC
The IC pins need to be straight and line up with their receptacles in the socket. - (10374) Stockton STEM Badge components
- (10364) Stockton STEM Badge battery
It is possible for the holder to become hot during soldering; be careful when handling immediately after soldering. - (10345) Stockton STEM Badge IC
When inserting the IC, firm but controlled pressure is needed to avoid bending the pins. - (10228) Stockton STEM Badge LEDs
The case of an LED can crack if the legs are bent too close to it; even after placing the LED on the board, only bend the legs slightly to hold it in place. - (10214) Stockton STEM Badge battery
The battery should sit snugly under the holder. - (10143) Stockton STEM Badge battery
The battery is a typical CR2032 button cell. Notice which side the "+" is on. - (10139) Stockton STEM Badge battery
Note the orientation of the battery. The "+" side contacts the battery holder. - (10107) Stockton STEM Badge IC
Once pushed all the way in, the IC may sit above the socket, but it will be parallel to it.