Robot Badge
Overview
These are notes and files relating to the 'Learn To Solder' Robot Badge.This badge kit has been produced to use at events as a simple soldering exercise and promote the hackspace. This badge was based upon a simple flashing LED badge that was seen at UK Maker Faire 2011 in Newcastle. This robot shaped badge was designed by Matt Little based on an idea by Rob Keating from PCB manufacturers, Beta Layout. Beta Layout produced a number of batches of these PCBs for Nottingham Hackspace.
Build Instructions
Parts List - Simple
| Part | Details | Supplier |
| 3V Battery | CR2032 | eBay 1 Cost: £10 for 100
eBay 2 Cost: £10 for 100 |
| Battery clip | To hold above | Rapid: 18-3585 Cost: £0.312 100+
Farnell: 908654 Cost: £0.442 100+ Digikey UK: BK-888-ND Cost: £0.1674 100+ |
Battery Clip
Battery
LED 5mm Colour Changing
Pin
Clasp
Battery clip - for CR2032: Rapid: Code: 18-3585 Cost: £0.312 100+ Farnell: code: 908654 Cost: £0.442 100+ Digikey UK: Part Keystone 3003 or BK-888: BK-888-ND cost: £0.1674 100+ CHEAPEST: Rapid: 18-3785 £0.131 for 100+
Battery (type CR2032):
ebay: 100pcs around £10 = 10p each
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100x-3V-Lithium-CR2032-CR-2032-Cell-Button-Coin-Battery-/290527377732?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D180649856835%252B180649856835%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D38332866077294332
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-x-3V-CR2032-LITHIUM-BUTTON-CELL-BATTERIES-BATTERY-/170602073716?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item27b8ad0e74
LED - colour change type:
Rapid: 55-1906 £0.4326 100+
ebay: 30 for £5.99 + 1 = £6.99 = £0.24 each http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/30-ULTRA-BRIGHT-5mm-COLOUR-CHANGING-RGB-LEDs-5000-MCD-/390125860357?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item5ad5503605 Same seller - £4.90 for 30pcs http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/30-ULTRA-BRIGHT-5mm-FAST-COLOUR-CHANGING-RGB-LEDs-/160464005016?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item255c666798 area 51 products (www.area51products.com) - cheapest £3.50 for 30pcs.
Pin for badge: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOX-OF-13MM-1-2-BRIGHT-PANEL-PINS-APPROX-220-/120919549223?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item1c275de527 Someone else with the same problem: http://contact.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ShowAllQuestions&ShowASQAlways=1&frm=284&iid=170591842535&ssPageName=PageAskSellerQuestion_VI&redirect=0&requested=jayesselle
Use drawing pins?
Butterfly clasp/Stud fitting for badge: ebay: £4.99 for 100pcs = £0.05p each http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-qty-BADGE-CLASPS-BUTTERFLY-CLIPS-MILITARY-CLUTCH-/170391038461?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item27ac18e9fd ebay: £3 for 100pcs http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-qty-PIN-BADGE-CLASPS-BUTTERFLY-CLIPS-SILVER-NICKEL-/180843555570?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2a1b1daaf2