Learn Beginner Soldering With the Meow Mixer Badge
08-15, 13:00–15:00 (US/Eastern), Script Kitty Village

Want to learn how to solder? Learn about circuits and soldering while creating your own interactive, color-tuning cat badge with the Meow Mixer! In this class, you’ll solder together a light-up, cat-themed badge that teaches a simple RGB tuning circuit. By turning the red, green, or blue knob, you can adjust the color of the cat’s eyes. Perfect for beginners and soldering experts wanting to make a fun and cute badge.

Michael Raymond is a vCISO and compliance professional who thrives on exploring the bleeding edge of tech. In his earlier career, Michael was a security researcher and video producer, delivering live-streamed educational content on channels like Null Byte, SecurityFWD, and Hak5. Outside of his day job, Michael's curiosity drives him into the realms of hardware, electronics, and aerospace. Whether it's tracking airplanes through ADS-B, diving into signals intelligence with SDRs, home automation with Home Assistant, or uncovering other obscure niche topics, he brings the same passion and friendly enthusiasm to every new challenge.

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