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- (10914) Stockton STEM Badge completed
Press the button to start the lights! - (10866) Stockton STEM Badge battery
Note the orientation of the holder; reversing it will make it difficult to insert the battery later. - (10631) Stockton STEM Badge battery
The battery holder is a simple metal cage that solders to the underside of the board. - (10586) Stockton STEM Badge LEDs
- (10513) Stockton STEM Badge LEDs
- (10442) 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. - (10426) Stockton STEM Badge IC
The IC pins need to be straight and line up with their receptacles in the socket. - (10376) Stockton STEM Badge components
- (10367) Stockton STEM Badge battery
It is possible for the holder to become hot during soldering; be careful when handling immediately after soldering. - (10350) Stockton STEM Badge IC
When inserting the IC, firm but controlled pressure is needed to avoid bending the pins. - (10232) 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. - (10217) Stockton STEM Badge battery
The battery should sit snugly under the holder. - (10146) Stockton STEM Badge battery
The battery is a typical CR2032 button cell. Notice which side the "+" is on. - (10142) Stockton STEM Badge battery
Note the orientation of the battery. The "+" side contacts the battery holder. - (10112) Stockton STEM Badge IC
Once pushed all the way in, the IC may sit above the socket, but it will be parallel to it.