Gather parts
Verify you have all the components shown here, and prep your solder station and tools.
Install ICs
When installing ICs, it is very important to keep the orientations correct. The PCB has markings, but you can also refer to this image to confirm. Pay attention to the printing on the top of the ICs. Once in place, flip the board over and solder the pins from the bottom.
Bend Resistors
Pre-bend and separate all resistors by type. There will be x10 1k resistors, x8 10k resistors, and one of each of the 10M, 3M3, and 4M7 resistors.
Insert and Solder 1k Resistors
Insert the ten 1k resistors on the left side of the board. Flip the board and solder them. The board has printed values for each resistor type, or refer to the image here.
Insert and Solder 10k Resistors
Insert the eight 10k resistors on the right side of the board. Flip the board and solder them. The board has printed values for each resistor type, or refer to the image here.
Identify Correct Resistors
There are only one of each of the 3M3, 4M7, and 10M resistors. Take special care to identify that your resistors are correct as shown, so that you know where to place them on the board.
Insert and Solder 10M and 3M3 Resistors
The 10M and 3M3 resistors go in the top right of the board, as labeled.
Insert and Solder 4M7 Resistor
The 4M7 resistor goes just above the decade counter IC, near the bottom of the board, as labeled.
Identify Transistors
There are x2 PNP and x4 NPN Transistors included. Verify which is which by the printed markings on the components.
Install NPN Transistors
The x4 NPN transistors are installed near the bottom of the board. The orientation is critical, so be sure to line up the curved edge with the curved marking on the board, as shown.
Install PNP Transistors
The x2 PNP transistors are installed near the top of the board. The orientation is critical, so be sure to line up the curved edge with the curved marking on the board, as shown.
Prep Vibration Switch and 10µF Capacitor
Both of these components will be installed near the top as marked on the board.
Confirm 10µF Orientation
The 10µF capacitor must go in with the short leg in the white marking as shown. Polarity is crucial for this component.
Install Vibration Switch and 10µF Capacitor
The capacitor cap should look like this when installed correctly.
Install LEDs
When installing the 7 LEDs in the middle, the short leg must go into the white marking as shown.
Install 100nF Capacitor
Install the 100nF capacitor towards the top of the board as shown. The orientation does not matter.
Install Power Switch
The switch should be oriented to face outward as shown. When installing, be careful to use as little heat as possible since the switch can melt somewhat easily.
Confirm Solder Joints
Double check from the underside that there are no pins bridged, as the switch pins can be very close together.
Install Battery Connector
Flip the board to the underside and install the battery connector in this orientation as shown. Be careful not to install it backwards!
Plug and Shake!
Plug in a 9-volt battery to the other end of the connector, and you're done! The vibration switch itself is quite sensitive, so after shaking it, try to keep it still. Thank you for building!