Tools & Supplies

Bill of materials (for one pendant-- double this for a pair of earrings):

• Gemma M0 or Original Gemma (M0 type is recommended!)
• NeoPixel ring
• tiny lipoly battery with charger
• pendant hanger or ear wires/jump rings
• stranded wire
• clear thread
• double stick tape
• E6000 adhesive (if using glue-on pendant hanger)

Any entry level 'all-in-one' soldering iron that you might find at your local hardware store should work. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for.
Upgrading to a higher end soldering iron setup, like the Hakko FX-888 that we stock in our store, will make soldering fun and easy.

Do not use a "ColdHeat" soldering iron! They are not suitable for delicate electronics work and can damage the boards (see here).

Click here to buy our entry level adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron.

Click here to upgrade to a Genuine Hakko FX-888 adjustable temperature soldering iron.

Learn how to solder with tons of tutorials!

You will want rosin core, 60/40 solder. Good solder is a good thing. Bad solder leads to bridging and cold solder joints which can be tough to find.

Click here to buy a spool of leaded solder (recommended for beginners).

Click here to buy a spool of lead-free solder.

You will need a good quality basic multimeter that can measure voltage and continuity.

Click here to buy a basic multimeter.

Click here to buy a top of the line multimeter.

Click here to buy a pocket multimeter.

Don't forget to learn how to use your multimeter too!

Sharp scissors are a must!

Don't forget your wire strippers, pliers, and flush snips! Tweezers can help manipulate the wires connecting components in your circuit.

Use needles to secure threads to the circuit.

A helping third hand tool really makes this project a joy to build.

Click here to buy a helping third hand tool.