Here’s a list of all the tools you’ll need to build the DIY Rotating LED Clock Display. Each tool links to Amazon. If a link isn’t available, we’ve included tips on how to find another one.
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Drill - This project can be completed with any drill. You can get a drill from any local hardware shop.
Drill Bit Set - For this project, you'll need 2 mm, 3mm, and 6mm drill bits. You can get drill bits from any local hardware shop.
Wire Cutters - Any wire cutters will do the job, but having a wire stripping tool can help make the project a bit easier. You can get wire cutters from any local hardware or electronics shop.
Mini Screwdriver Set - The screwdriver must match the screws that you'll use. You can get screwdrivers from any local hardware shop.
Soldering Iron - The higher the wattage W, the easier it is to work with. We suggest looking for a soldering iron that is at least 100W. If the soldering iron does not come with a sponge or brass tip cleaner and a stand, then you'll need to get those as well. You can get a soldering Iron from any local electronics shop.
PCB holder - Any such holder that comes with a protective surface underneath the workplace will do fine. You can get a PCB holder from most local electronics shops.
Desoldering Pump - Any desoldering pump will do. You can get a desoldering pump from any local electronics shop.
Clamps - Any woodworking clamps will do the job. For this project, you need 2 at most.
Courses and lessons with this Tutorial
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Build a DIY Rotating LED Clock Display – For Parents and Kids (Online and Self-Guided)
Discover the fun of DIY electronics with your child in this self-paced, beginner-friendly online course, where parents and kids work together to build a rotating LED strip display!
Designed for those with no prior experience, this project-based course walks you through the entire process of assembling a spinning LED display that uses persistence of vision to create a glowing clock.
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Tools and Treasures – Get Ready to Build
In this self-paced, beginner-friendly online course, you and your child will learn how to create a rotating LED strip display—a glowing clock that seems to paint time in mid-air. And don’t worry if you’ve never soldered, wired a circuit, or touched an Arduino before. We guide you from the very first step all the way to powering on your finished display.
By the end of this journey, you’ll both have learned real hands-on skills—like how to solder, drill clean mounting holes, read resistor color codes, and work with common electronic components—all while building something that looks impressively “advanced” but is totally achievable for beginners.
Before you jump into the build videos, this first lesson gives you a clear picture of what you're creating—and what materials you’ll need to make it happen. We want you to have full confidence in what you’re investing in. There are no surprise expenses later: everything required is listed upfront, along with tips on where to buy each part.
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