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Galaxy Kit Online Resources
Explore the wonders of space and learn about electronics with our Galaxy kit! Perfect for beginners, this kit allows you to create your own unique pieces of art while enhancing your soldering skills. With designs for a rocket ship, satellite, and astronaut, you'll have a finished product that's both functional and visually stunning. Our step-by-step video tutorial, expertly demonstrated by our in-house technicians, guides you through the assembly process to ensure your success. Whether you're a hobbyist or just looking for a fun and educational DIY project, our Galaxy kit is perfect for anyone interested in electronics and space exploration. At 3D Circuitry, we're committed to providing engaging and innovative products, and our Galaxy kit offers a fun and educational experience for all.
Galaxy Instruction Video
Our galaxy kit video provides a helpful resource for anyone looking to assemble their own kit or who may be confused by the instructions. The video showcases one of our skilled team members expertly soldering the kit together from start to finish, with informative notes on-screen detailing each step of the process. Additionally, simple safety precautions are outlined to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Watching the video provides an engaging and informative way to learn about the various components of the kit and how they fit together, making the assembly process much easier to understand.
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Interactive Card Table
Our interactive card table is a digital format of the instruction cards that come with your galaxy kit. To use the table, simply click and drag around the cards to view them, and click on a specific card to open a larger view.
Unlocking the Circuit: Journey into Schematics
The schematic outlined above is a complete schematic outlining the entire Galaxy Kit!
Component Meanings
Resistor
Resistors are usually drawn like the image shown above. Engineers will also usually include a name above each resistor—like “R1” and “R2” for resistors 1 and 2. They may also include the value of the resistor above the symbol—like “1 kΩ” for 1 kilohm or 1000 ohms. The symbol “Ω” is the Greek letter omega—it is the symbol used for ohms (ohms are the standard unit used for measuring resistance). This lets others know that the component is a resistor and what its resistance is.
Diodes, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), are represented in circuit schematics using symbols like the one shown above. Diodes have both an “anode” (positive side) and a “cathode” (negative side). Typically, LED symbols like the one shown here are drawn with two arrows emanating from the diode to represent light leaving the diode. In the symbol shown above, the cathode is shown by the horizontal bar at the bottom tip of the triangular figure which represents the diode. The anode is represented by the flat top side of the triangular figure where there is no horizontal bar. It is important to draw diodes in the correct orientation to indicate how they are placed in circuits because it is necessary for the circuit to function correctly. For example, an LED inserted into a circuit “backwards” will not light up.