Tips & Techniques

A TARDIS with SOUND and LIGHT SHOW

Now you can add sound and light to your Tardis project without spending a fortune and without leaving home. Using our FK109 and KSSM-60S kits for your own sounds and flashing lights. Download a free copy of the Instruction Guide here. A few simple modifications to the standard parts will get you going.

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FK919 Metal Detector
Tips & Techniques

Preparing an enameled wire for use in the FK919 Metal Detector Kit.

This is a “Construction Tip” for achieving a reliable solder joint with the enameled wire used in our FK919 (Metal Detector” kit). A common symptom of a problem: The FK919 often does not work when first assembled. The real issue:The enameled wire of the coils does not solder easily, unless the insulating enamel outer layer is first removed from the wire. A possible solution:View our short video of some tips on how to avoid this problem. We recommend trimming the wire to 15 mm longer than needed for assembly in…

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