The HackerBox BadgeBuddy is a simple and fun kit for introducing soldering skills. It features self-cycling rainbow LEDs to provide a cool, colorful effect that remains accessible as a first time soldering project.
Over the past ten years, several thousand HackerBox BadgeBuddy kits have been distributed at DEF CON, live trainings, and various other events.
Video Tutorial. Our Learn to Solder Video introduces soldering using the BadgeBuddy as an example. The video was originally streamed from Hardware Hacking Village at DEF CON 28.
Assembly Notes. If you don't have time to watch the Learn to Solder Video, check out the "assembly notes" graphic on this page.
