STEAM FAQs

Read through answers to the most frequently asked questions about the STEAM Mixer project.

What age is the Mixer Kit for?

The STEAM Mixer Kit is designed for 12+, recommended for students aged 14-18 years old. This does not mean it is not designed for Adults too!

How much is the STEAM Mixer kit to buy?

The STEAM Mixer Kit is currently priced at £299.95. If you are a school, charity or youth group, please register your interest HERE, to be able to see if you’re eligible  for free, or considerably discounted priced kits.

Will I need any tools to complete the kit?

Yes. Below is a list of the following tools you will need to be able to complete the electronic and mechanical assembly of the Mixer.

Electronic Assembly:

  • Eye protection
  • Appropriate clothing – e.g. lab coats
  • Heat Resistant Mat
  • Soldering iron
  • Solder – Lead free solder must be used
  • Flux
  • Wire Cutters

Mechanical Assembly:

  • #0 PoziDriv® Screw Driver
  • #1 PoziDriv® Screw Driver
  • 10 mm Spanner

You can find out more about the tools and safety equipment needed in our video guide – HERE

What experience should I have before building/assisting a team with building the kit?

To ensure a safe and effective learning environment, we recommend having a teacher or technician with knowledge of electronics and Design Technology available to assist. With over 200 individual electronic components in each kit, having a knowledgeable person on hand will help students assemble the mixer correctly, aid with the troubleshooting of any issues, and maintain safety throughout the project.

Where and how can I purchase a kit?

There are a number of different ways of being able to purchase kits, depending on your location.

 

  • If you are a school, charity or youth group, please register your interest HERE, to be able to see if you’re eligible for free, or considerably discounted priced kits.

 

  • If you are based outside of the UK, please register your interest HERE – we will shortly be in contact with you regarding receiving kits through our extent Partner network.

 

  • If you are a UK resident, you will soon be able to purchase kits from our online store.
How long will it take me to build a single kit?

We estimate that building one complete mixer from start to finish will take approximately 8 to 12 hours, depending on your/students experience level. We suggest organising 12x 1hour sessions, or 6x 2 hour sessions.

How many people can you have build a single kit?

The most effective way to teach the project is to have up to 6 people per kit. This approach ensures that everyone can be actively involved throughout the build process, with tasks including:

  • Locating parts
  • Forming parts
  • Placing parts
  • Checking part locations before soldering
  • Soldering
  • Trimming Components
What can I do with the kit once I have completed building it?

Once you have completed building the kit, the mixer is a fully useable DJ mixer! If you’d like to learn tips and tricks on how to get the best out of your mixer, take a look at our tutorial video – HERE

What do I do if I have damaged or missing components?

If you have found that the kit is missing parts, or parts are damaged. Please contact our support line; support.steam@audiotonix.com.