Huge list of DIY soldering kits
These kits do vary in quality and ease of building to we encourage you to read reviews on a kit before purchasing.
Last updated: 11/16/18
Contents
= Through hole parts
= SMD parts
= Low price
= Mid price
= High priceFunction/Signal Generators
Use these kits to generate the most common waveforms like sine, squarewave, triangle, sawtooth and more. Useful for testing and designing electrical circuits.
Adjustable function generator outputting sine, square, and triangle waveforms. Includes acrylic case.
Adjustable function generator outputting all waveform types + servo signal control. Easy to use controls with LCD.
Improved adjustable function generator outputing sine, square, triangle, sawtooth, and reverse sawtooth waveforms.
Adjustable ICL8038 based function generator with square, sine, and triangle waveform output.
Function generator with LCD menu. Outputs sine, square, triangle, sawtooth, rev sawtooth, ECG, and noise.
Improved AD9833 signal generator with LCD menu. Outputs sine, square, and triangle waveforms.
ICL8038 based function generator outputting triangle, sine, and square wave signals.
Alternative ICL8038 based function generator outputting triangle, sine, and square wave signals.
Meters and Testers
The kits in this section are some of the most actually useful DIY kits that can be built. After assembling a kit you can test things like frequencies, transistors, inductance, diodes, and other various electrical components.
Frequency meter capable of measuring 1Hz-50Mhz, 5 digit resolution, auto ranging, and includes acrylic case. Measure crystals and frequencies, highly accurate measurements.
Meter capable of reading inductance 0.1μH-1H, capacitance 1pF-2.2μF, frequency 20Hz-400KHz, and more.
Interesting multimeter kit able to measure all the usual stuff. Fun project, not for high voltage stuff.
Another multifunction meter able to test inductance, capacitance, resistance, transistors, diodes, and more. Useful and accurate tool with color display.
Used to identify and test different components like resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, LEDs and other common parts. VERY useful to have.
ICL7107 based ammeter current meter capable of measuring up to 2A.
Kind of expensive multimeter kit which measures all the usual stuff. Fun project but better premade multimeters are cheaper.
Yet another tester for diodes, capacitors, inductors, transistors, LEDs and more. Includes LCD, case, and ZIF socket.
PIC based frequency counter able to test crystals and frequencies of 1Hz-50MHz. Highly accurate device.
Multifunctional tester able to measure, inductance, capacitance, frequency, and more. Very useful tool with LCD display.
Simple LED bar power indicator for testing battery voltages of 2.4 to 20V.
Another multifunction meter able to test inductance and capacitance. Useful and accurate tool.
Multifunction tester for resistors, leds, diodes, inductors, capacitors and more. Doubles as a function generator.
Tests diodes, inductors, capacitors, transistors, resistors and more. Also doubles as a function generator.
Oscilloscopes
These DIY oscilloscope kits are fun to build and play around with but are not replacements for a full fledged scope. Useful for playing around with different audio applications or low level microcontroller stuff like Arduino/PIC.
ARM powered oscilloscope featuring 200KHz bandwidth, 1 Msps, and 12 bit accuracy.
Digital oscilloscope with LCD, 1 channel, 1MHz, and max 2MSa / s. Not a replacement for real oscilloscope but fun project.
Small digital oscilloscope, 1 channel, 3MHz bandwidth, and 2Msps. Fun functional project but not a replacement for real a oscilloscope.
Small digital oscilloscope, 1 channel, 200kHz bandwidth, and 1Msps sample rate. Fun functional project, not a replacement for real scope.
Small oscilloscope with 200KHz analog bandwidth, 1 Msps sample rate, and 12 bit accuracy. All SMD parts presoldered.
Mini oscilloscope with 200KHz bandwidth, 1Msps sample rate, external trigger, serial output. Improved version over the 13803k, includes acrylic housing.
Power Regulation
These kits can help you create DIY power supplies (an essential beginner project) and are useful for small general power regulation applications.
Adjustable output voltage from 5-35v with banana plugs and potentiometer.
Step up boost converter capable of outputting 3.3v, 5v, -5v, 12v, and -12v at 300mA per channel. Input power is USB or Barrel Jack 5-18v.
Boost converter capable of outputting 3.3v, 5v, -5v, 12v, and -12v at up to 300mA per channel. Uses 5-24v for input voltage.
Adjustable constant current and constant voltage power supply. Outputs 0-30V at up to 1 Amp.
Radio Kits
Anything having anything to do with sending or receiving radio signals is in this section. Simple AM/FM receivers, more advanced stuff like software defined radio, and even more advanced amateur radio tools.
Note: Different countries have different laws on things like software radio and amateur radio so be sure to check before you buy any of those kits so you don’t get yourself in trouble. To use any of the kits that transmit you need to be a licensed operator in your country to know what you’re doing and abide by local laws.
A simple analog AM radio receiver kit with light blue case.
AM radio receiver with analog dial and red case.
Portable analog AM/FM radio receiver with antenna and white case. Receives FM 76-108MHz and AM 525-1605KHz.
Analog AM/FM radio which includes antenna and case. Comes with poor instructions.
CD1691CB based Monolithic AM/FM radio receiver, uses analog dial for tuning.
CXA1691 based AM/FM radio receiver. Includes case and antenna.
AM radio receiver kit with reddish orange case, uses analog dial for tuning.
Rechargable digital FM radio kit with 180mAh battery, earbuds, case, and USB cable.
Digital FM radio kit with LCD display, case, and antenna. Comes in black or white.
CXA1691BM based AM/FM radio kit FM 87-108MHz/AM 525/1606KHz, comes in yellow.
FM/AM/SW radio kit with case, antenna, and headphone jack.
Digital FM radio kit with 7 segment display, acrylic case, and antenna.
Basic signal amplifier, works on SSB/AM/FM/etc, up to 40dB gain, 1-5mW input, 10W output.
HAM radio QRP CW kit with input for key, up to 2.6W output. 9-12V input, low power consumption.
40m band shortwave low power QRP transiever kit. Operates at up to 1.2W with input for key.
Low cost QRP CW transmitter with buzzer and up to 1.2W output, can be ran off 9v battery.
Airband receiver for listening to air traffic. Includes bandpass filters for improved signal quality
Low power FM microphone transmitter with non adjustable output frequency.
FM wireless microphone transmitter with AUX input. Adjustable 88-108MHz frequency range.
Digital 76-108MHz wireless FM receiver with auto frequency search.
DIY RTL-SDR receiver kit using RTL2832U + R820T with Q channel support. Includes aluminum case.
Clock Kits
DIY digital clocks with a wide range of features, sizes, and quality. Features include 4 digit HH/MM display, 6 digit HH/MM/SS display, temperature display, date display, audio voice, and more. Dot matrix, 7-segment display, LCD, and plain LED kits are available.
Small easy to build AT89C2051 based 7-segment display clock. Displays minutes and hours with alarm.
Uses four 1 inch 7-segment displays, 12/24H mode, and displays temperature. Includes acrylic case.
Easy to build small 7-segment display clock with acrylic case and buttons. Comes in red, green, or blue.
Mini 7-segment display clock with SMD parts and is USB powered. Requires intermediate soldering skills.
7-segment display digital watch, uses DS1302 RTC for keeping time.
Large 6 digit 7-segment display desktop clock with touch controls. 12/24H mode, alarm, sound activation, and more.
ATMEGA328p based 7-segment display clock with large display and acrylic case.
1 inch 7 segment display clock, displays temperature, date, 12/24H mode, and apparently has a relay.
4 digit 7 segment display clock, can display temperature, includes alarm, and comes in several colors.
7-segment LED clock with voice time, DS3231 RTC, temperature display, auto light adjust, 12/24 mode, and more.
4 digit 1 inch 7-segment display clock with alarm and battery backup. 24H mode only.
Large rainbow 7-segment display with DS3231 RTC, temperature, voice activation, and more.
Electronic calendar kit that displays hour, minute, seconds, year, month, and day. Comes in red, green, and blue.
7-segment LED clock with outer LED ring. Comes in many colors.
AT89C2051 based 7-segment display clock with alarm, stopwatch, and counter.
Slightly different AT89C2051 based 7-segment display clock.
Large dot matrix LED clock with DS3231 RTC, touch control, displays date, time, day, and temperature.
Dot matrix LED clock with DS3231 RTC, gravity detection, date, and temperature.
Dot matrix LED clock with several display modes, HH/MM, HH/MM/SS, etc. Uses DS3231 RTC, voice/touch activation, and case.
Dot matrix desk clock, displays time, temperature, and date. Includes case, powered by USB.
Small dot matrix clock, displays temperature, time, touch, and and uses DS3231 RTC.
4 digit dot matrix clock, displays time, temperature, and more. 24H mode only.
1602 LCD clock, features 12/24H mode, temperature, alarm, date, and adjustable brightness
4 digit LED spectrum clock, reacts to music, displays time, and temperature.
Another 1602 LCD clock, displays time, temperature, holidays, and date.
DS1302 based LED learning clock with outer ring.
LED clock that displays time, temperature, and doubles as an audio spectrum display.
7-segment display clock with 1 inch digits, outer LED ring, and DS3231 RTC.
4 digit LED large LED clock with aluminum backing, alarm, and battery backup.
Large VFD IV-18 flourecent tube clock with 6 digit display, remote control, 12/24H mode, and temperature display.
Misc Kits
Section for things that don’t really fit into other categories. A wide variety of kits from a simple calculator to a DIY robot and everything in between.
“Music Box” DIY audio kit produces 16 different sounds including alarm, police car, firetruck, ambulance, and “crickets”.
This is a 3-12v GSM mobile phone signal detection circuit. Fun kit but not particularly useful.
5V Digital voltmeter/thermometer kit. Displays voltage or temperature in celcius.
9-12V adjustable LM358 based low voltage battery detector with alarm buzzer and LED.
ADC0804 based 8 bit ADC converter, converts analog signals to digital.
ADC0809 based 8 bit ADC analog to digital converter. Features 8 output pins.
Small remote control car controlled via serial over Bluetooth, powered by 18650 battery. Features obstacle avoidance.
Soil moisture sensor with 12v working voltage and relay for garden projects.
Functional electronic scale kit capable of measuring up to 3kg, includes LCD and acrylic case.
Laser environmental sensor with a 0-600UG/M3 measuring range. Measures air quality and uses DHT11 for temp/humidity sensing.
Multifunctional DIY Calculator
Large DIY calculator with acrylic case. Features resistor, math, and LED resistance calculators.
Small DIY handheld game kit with clones of games like snake and tetris.
555 timer based adjustable signal generator, outputs square, bell, sine, and triangle wave.
Simple DIY IR proximity sensor that turns a relay on and off.
Arduino based smart car robot kit with 2 wheel drive and an ultrasonic sensor.
Digital calculator kit with 7-segment display. Not particularly useful but decent through hole soldering practice.
Metal detecting kit, relatively low range with audio buzzer included
Another metal sensing kit with white case and buzzer.
NE555 timer based “electric organ” kit. Definitely a retro 8-bit type sound.
DIY PIR sensor kit with buzzer.
DIY handheld SIMON type game powered by 9v battery.
Ultrasonic ranging module kit that displays range of objects via a 7 segment display.
Simple water level detection kit with relay module, takes 12-15v input.
Another DIY metal detection kit with buzzer, detects up to 60mm away.
Small white noise signal generator with headphone out jack and adjustable volume.
DIY magnetic maglev suspension kit levitates a magnet in a stable hover, comes with acrylic case.
As far as we can tell this is just an SMD soldering practice kit.
Microphone pickup module with 9-15v power input, doesn’t come with headphone jack.
Simple functional SMD soldering practice kit that includes parts from 0402-1206 and various other SMD IC packages.
DIY infrared motion detector circuit with 90 db alarm.
Infrared wireless audio transmits and receives audio wirelessly over IR.
Simple clap detection kit with LED indicator.
DIY voltmeter kit with on/off switch and alligator clips.
Audio Kits
A variety of kits for building things like speakers and audio amplifiers can be found here.
2.0 Dual channel TDA2030A based power amplifier kit with case. Takes 9-15V DC, outputs 15W.
2CH 5V DIY dual channel amplifier kit with speakers and LED indicators. Comes in wide range of colors.
8002 based audio power amplifier. Comes with amplifiers, speakers, LED spectrum display, and case.
TDA2822M based dual channel audio amplifier with speakers and KA2284 based level indicator. Includes case.
TDA2030 based 30W 2.1 dual track audio subwoofer power amplifier kit, easy to assemble.
Dual music spectrum quasi-peak level spectrum meter kit.Comes with acrylic case, uses some SMD parts.
Small DIY soldering kit for headphone amplifier, uses all through hole parts.
NE555 based headphone audio amplifier, uses 3.7-30v, and comes with acrylic case.
DIY HIFI adjustable headphone audio amplifier kit with acrylic case, takes 12-18v input.
LM3915 based audio level indicator with LEDs, takes 9-12v input.
TDA2030A based dual channel 30W amplifier with subwoofer channel.
USB stereo speaker kit dual channel with subwoofer, acrylic case, and analog volume adjustment
LM3915 audio level indicator kit with 9-12v input
DIY 1W power amplifier kit with 4-9v input.
TDA2030A based 2.1 dual track power audio amplifier kit with subwoofer channel.
Small transparent mini speaker kit with amplifier, 3 watts per channel.
TDA2030A based dual channel 2.1 speakers with amplifier and subwoofer
Simple 2 channel sound level audio indicator with LM3915 based LED indicator.