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SolderingChallenge
ElectronicCats/SolderingChallenge2The classic Soldering challenge
- Size
- 16.7 × 14.4 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 28
- Nets
- 16
- Pads
- 49
- Tracks, vias
- 72, 8
- Pours
- 2
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 9 Apr 2019
- Updated
- 24 Feb 2025
Overview
SolderingChallenge is an open-source printed circuit board by ElectronicCats, from the ElectronicCats/SolderingChallenge repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 16.7 × 14.4 mm with 28 parts on 16 nets, routed with 72 tracks and 8 vias.
It is built around the PY32F002AA15M6TU. Its parts include 4 resistors, 4 diodes, 2 switches, 1 capacitor and 1 IC.
Main components
1README
README.mdIntroduction
Version 2.0
New version 2.0 with Microcontroller PUYA available now!!
Version 1
This design is based on the work of aspro648 you can support him buying his stuff at Tindie
This design was possible thanks to Mouser electronics, Würth Elektronik and Makers GDL we really appreciate all your support to get this boards free for the Talent Land 2019.
Test your surface mount soldering skills out, starting with a 1206 package and work your way down into the humanly possible solder device, the 0402. Powered by a CR2032 coin cell and Attiny 85 SOIC.
Design Files
This project is designed using Open Source KiCad. Design files are located in the Hw folder. You can oogle the schematic.
Firmware
This project is programed using the Open Source Arduino. I use my Open Source AVR Programming Shield to program the Attiny. The firmware is located in the firmware folder.
Assembly Instructions
Aspro648 have posted minimal instructions at HackADay.
License
Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-SA 3.0 US)
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.
Parts
28| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | G*** | kibuzzard-67996501 | kibuzzard-67996501, kibuzzard-67996501 |
| 1 | 0.1uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C1 |
| 1 | 330R | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric | R6 |
| 1 | 330R | Resistor_SMD:R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 1 | 330R | Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R9 |
| 1 | 330R | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R7 |
| 1 | Battery_Cell | solderingChallenge:BAT-HLD-001 | BT1 |
| 1 | Blue | LED_SMD:LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D7 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-6797B453 | kibuzzard-6797B453 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-67914E01 | kibuzzard-67914E01 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-67914DBF | kibuzzard-67914DBF |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-67914DE9 | kibuzzard-67914DE9 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-679163A9 | kibuzzard-679163A9 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-67916B62 | kibuzzard-67916B62 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-679168F3 | kibuzzard-679168F3 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-67916383 | kibuzzard-67916383 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-679163CD | kibuzzard-679163CD |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-67914DD8 | kibuzzard-67914DD8 |
| 1 | G*** | kibuzzard-679168C7 | kibuzzard-679168C7 |
| 1 | Green | LED_SMD:LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D5 |
| 1 | LOGO | Aesthetics:electronic_cats_logo_4x3 | G*** |
| 1 | On | solderingChallenge:MSK12C02 | SW2 |
| 1 | PY32F002AA15M6TU | solderingChallenge:PY32F002AA15M | U1 |
| 1 | Red | LED_SMD:LED_0805_2012Metric | D6 |
| 1 | SWD | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | SW_RST | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_TL3342 | SW1 |
| 1 | Yellow | LED_SMD:LED_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.77x0.64mm_HandSolder | D9 |
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Questions
How big is the SolderingChallenge PCB?
It measures 16.7 × 14.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the SolderingChallenge use?
28 parts, built around the PY32F002AA15M6TU. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the SolderingChallenge KiCad files?
From the ElectronicCats/SolderingChallenge repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Hw/solderingChallenge.kicad_pcb and its schematic Hw/solderingChallenge.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the SolderingChallenge design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the MIT licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).