# Space Shuttle Discovery Solder Kit by Phyx ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/133/897/medium800/customer___partner_projects_DSC00998.jpg?1733000877) Welcome to the step-by-step guide for assembling your own Space Shuttle Discovery. Gather your supplies and get to it! This kit is built around 3 candle-like flickering LEDs, a switch and a CR2032 battery (which is not included, [get yours here](https://www.adafruit.com/product/654)) ## Preparatory Guides ### Adafruit Guide To Excellent Soldering - Tools [Adafruit Guide To Excellent Soldering](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering) [Tools](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/tools) ## Parts ### Space Shuttle Discovery Solder Kit by Phyx [Space Shuttle Discovery Solder Kit by Phyx](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5414) Create a mini 3D version of the [Space Shuttle STS Discovery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Discovery) with this beautifully designed soldering kit from **[Phyx](http://phyx.be/),** our maker friends in... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5414) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5414/guides) ![Rotational video of assembled space shuttle figurine.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/5414-02.jpg) ### CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Battery [CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Battery](https://www.adafruit.com/product/654) A perfect match for our [sew-able coin cell holder](http://www.adafruit.com/products/653). This non-rechargeable coin cell is CR2032 sized: 20mm diameter, 3.2mm thick. It has a nominal voltage output of 3V (although it starts a little high at 3.2V and slowly drifts down to 2.5V as... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/654) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/654/guides) ![Front shot of CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Battery upright.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/654-02.jpg) ## Tools **Soldering Iron:** You'll need a decent soldering iron. Adafruit has a selection [here](https://www.adafruit.com/category/559). **Solder:** We typically use 0.8mm or thicker solder wire for this. See on Adafruit [here](https://www.adafruit.com/category/631). ### Flush diagonal cutters [Flush diagonal cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) These are the best diagonal cutters, large super-comfortable grip to use and have strong nippers for perfect trimming of wires and leads. I've used my pair every day for years. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/152/guides) ![Red and black diagonal flush cutters](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/152-02.jpg) ### Optional - File or sand paper to smooth the rough edges - Helping Third Hand (this can be mechanical or from an actual person). Check out some at Adafruit [here](https://www.adafruit.com/category/579). - Solder Sucker and/or Solder Wick ### Solder sucker [Solder sucker](https://www.adafruit.com/product/148) Strangely enough, that's the technical term for this desoldering vacuum tool. Useful in cleaning up mistakes, every electrical engineer has one of these on their desk. To use, depress the end to engage the vacuum. Then heat up the to-be-desoldered joint until it is liquid. With your... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/148) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/148/guides) ![Long thin solder sucker with knurled handle](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/148-04.jpg) ### Solder wick - 1.5mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long [Solder wick - 1.5mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/149) Used along with the solder sucker to clean up soldering messes. Wick really comes in handy when soldering or desoldering surface-mount parts. Even if you don't have the best iron for SMT work, a bit of wick will fix it up. 1.5mm wick, and 1.5m long, so you have plenty to work... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/149) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/149/guides) ![Spool of solder wick with 1.5mm wide wick coming out.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/149-07.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/space-shuttle-discovery-solder-kit/solder-it.md) ## Primary Products ### Space Shuttle Discovery Solder Kit by Phyx [Space Shuttle Discovery Solder Kit by Phyx](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5414) Create a mini 3D version of the [Space Shuttle STS Discovery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Discovery) with this beautifully designed soldering kit from **[Phyx](http://phyx.be/),** our maker friends in... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5414) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5414/guides) ## Featured Products ### CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Battery [CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Battery](https://www.adafruit.com/product/654) A perfect match for our [sew-able coin cell holder](http://www.adafruit.com/products/653). This non-rechargeable coin cell is CR2032 sized: 20mm diameter, 3.2mm thick. It has a nominal voltage output of 3V (although it starts a little high at 3.2V and slowly drifts down to 2.5V as... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/654) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/654/guides) ### Flush diagonal cutters [Flush diagonal cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) These are the best diagonal cutters, large super-comfortable grip to use and have strong nippers for perfect trimming of wires and leads. I've used my pair every day for years. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/152/guides) ### Solder sucker [Solder sucker](https://www.adafruit.com/product/148) Strangely enough, that's the technical term for this desoldering vacuum tool. Useful in cleaning up mistakes, every electrical engineer has one of these on their desk. To use, depress the end to engage the vacuum. Then heat up the to-be-desoldered joint until it is liquid. With your... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/148) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/148/guides) ### Solder wick - 1.5mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long [Solder wick - 1.5mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/149) Used along with the solder sucker to clean up soldering messes. Wick really comes in handy when soldering or desoldering surface-mount parts. Even if you don't have the best iron for SMT work, a bit of wick will fix it up. 1.5mm wick, and 1.5m long, so you have plenty to work... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/149) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/149/guides) ## Related Guides - [Sound Reactive Paper Lanterns with LedFx](https://learn.adafruit.com/sound-reactive-paper-lanterns-with-led-fx.md) - [Reindeer Solder Kit by Phyx](https://learn.adafruit.com/reindeer-solder-kit-by-phyx.md) - [Numpad 4000 Mechanical Keyswitch Data Entry Device](https://learn.adafruit.com/numpad-4000-mechanical-keyswitch-data-entry-device.md) - [Interactive Gift Box](https://learn.adafruit.com/interactive-custom-gift-box.md) - [Build a Custom Front Panel](https://learn.adafruit.com/build-a-custom-front-panel.md) - [16-Step Drum Sequencer](https://learn.adafruit.com/16-step-drum-sequencer.md) - [Cyber Cat MIDI Keyboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/midi-cyber-cat-keyboard.md) - [USB Rechargeable Mini Solder Fume Extractor](https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-rechargeable-mini-solder-fume-extractor.md) - [Magic Storybook with ChatGPT](https://learn.adafruit.com/magic-storybook-with-chatgpt.md) - [Light-Up Costumes in Harsh Environments](https://learn.adafruit.com/light-up-costumes-in-harsh-environments.md) - [All the Internet of Things - Episode Two: Protocols](https://learn.adafruit.com/alltheiot-protocols.md) - [Smart Bathroom App](https://learn.adafruit.com/smart-bathroom-app.md) - [PiPhone - A Raspberry Pi based Cellphone](https://learn.adafruit.com/piphone-a-raspberry-pi-based-cellphone.md) - [Ladyada's Toolkit](https://learn.adafruit.com/ladyadas-toolkit.md) - [Bluetooth Arcade Stick](https://learn.adafruit.com/bluetooth-arcade-stick.md)