Hot Air Balloon Soldering Kit
Learn the basics of soldering while building a decorative LED hot air balloon with a flickering flame effect.
- Skill level: Beginner
- Recommended age: 14+
- Time to build: ~1 hour
Learn the basics of soldering while building a decorative LED hot air balloon with a flickering flame effect.
This kit is designed for complete beginners. A practice board is included so you can learn without worrying about mistakes on the final build.
Tools required: soldering iron, solder, and basic hand tools (not included).
Your first few solder joints probably won’t be perfect - that’s normal. This kit includes a separate practice circuit so you can get comfortable before assembling the final hot air balloon.
Once you’re happy with your soldering, you can move on to the main build knowing what to expect.
We’ve put together a beginner-friendly guide and video that walks you through the basics step by step.
Learn to Solder