digg Button Kit v1.0

Step 2 Solder.

If you don't know how to solder, please visit the Instructable on how to solder.

If you already know how to solder, then the first thing you are going to want to do is to attach the components in the following order:

1) the resistors
2) the capacitor
3) the chip
4) the switch
5) the LED display

This is the order that worked best for me. Feel free to change it up as you see fit.

In case you are unsure, the components simply need to be matched up to their icons on the board. For instance, a resistor would be placed over the picture of a resistor (it is pretty straight forward in that regard).

When installing the chip, be sure to line up the half circle on the chip with the half circle on the board. Once certain of the alignment, insert all of the pins on one side first and carefully and gently apply pressure until the pins go into the holes on the other side.

Also, you should be able to solder the chip in place in under a minute. If it takes longer, take a break and let the chip cool down before you resume.