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Maker Kits

Practical soldering and making kits for Scouts, schools, clubs and community groups. The kits help young people build confidence with electronics, tools, problem-solving and hands-on STEM.

How ordering works

Batch ordering, packing options, what is included, what is not included, payment timing and delivery estimates.

Instructions and support

Build guides, activity notes and example safety documents for planning a group session.

Impact map

Public supporter names, repeat support and Scout districts reached by the project.

Current ordering

Orders currently closed

Orders are taken in batches. The ordering form will be linked from this page when the next batch opens.

Lead time: 7–8 weeks from order close, unless stated otherwise for the current batch.

Normal order windows: Batch orders are usually organised twice a year, around spring and autumn.

Large orders: Larger orders can be discussed separately, especially for camps, district activities or whole-district orders. As a guide, this usually means more than 200 kits of the same design with the same group name, district name or logo/writing on the PCB. Email scouts.makerspace@gmail.com to discuss.

Ordering closed Read the ordering notes

Kits

The kits are intended for supervised group sessions. They include the electronic components and fixings needed for the build, but not tools, batteries or delivery.

I can solder badge kit

A simple confidence-building soldering activity for young makers.

Difficulty
Easiest
Build time
about 5 minutes per kit/workstation once set up; longer for beginners
Lot price guide
£66.00 for 30 pcs; from £495.00 for 300 pcs
from £1.65 each

Skills

  • First solder joints
  • Following a simple build sequence
  • Component placement and orientation
  • Safe tool use and quality checking
Instructions Ordering notes

Rocket soldering kit

A beginner-friendly LED soldering kit that works well as a first electronics build.

Difficulty
Easy+
Build time
about 5–10 minutes per kit/workstation once set up; longer for beginners
Lot price guide
£82.50 for 30 pcs; from £618.75 for 300 pcs
from £2.06 each

Skills

  • Through-hole soldering
  • LED polarity and orientation
  • Using resistors in a simple circuit
  • Mechanical assembly with PCBs and fixings
Instructions Ordering notes

Camp fire soldering kit

A themed electronics kit for practising soldering while building a small light-up project.

Difficulty
Easy
Build time
about 5–10 minutes per kit/workstation once set up; longer for beginners
Lot price guide
£99.00 for 30 pcs; from £742.50 for 300 pcs
from £2.48 each

Skills

  • Through-hole soldering practice
  • Component identification and placement
  • LED polarity and visual effect
  • Testing and troubleshooting
Instructions Ordering notes

Current price list

Prices are quantity-based. Use the Quantity column for the standard orderable quantities. Lot price is the total kit cost for that quantity before delivery.

Important:
  • CR2032 battery cells are not included.
  • Royal Mail delivery is not included and depends on parcel size and quantity.
  • Lead time is normally 7–8 weeks from order close.
  • Orderable quantities are shown in the Quantity column.
  • For ordering, use the order form when a batch is open, or email scouts.makerspace@gmail.com if asked to do so in the current batch notice.
Discount Quantity I Can Solder Rocket Camp Fire
0% 30 £66.00£2.20 each £82.50£2.75 each £99.00£3.30 each
5% 50 £104.50£2.09 each £130.63£2.61 each £156.75£3.14 each
7.5% 75 £152.63£2.04 each £190.78£2.54 each £228.94£3.05 each
10% 100 £198.00£1.98 each £247.50£2.48 each £297.00£2.97 each
12% 125 £242.00£1.94 each £302.50£2.42 each £363.00£2.90 each
15% 150 £280.50£1.87 each £350.63£2.34 each £420.75£2.81 each
20% 200 £352.00£1.76 each £440.00£2.20 each £528.00£2.64 each
25% 300 £495.00£1.65 each £618.75£2.06 each £742.50£2.48 each