Build a $5 Frequency Counter

This is a do-it-yourself video of building a Frequency Counter from a Cheap $5 kit from China. You can add this device to you electronic tools, learn about building kits, and soldering. Interesting way of showcasing you project with Plexiglass. The use of a dedicated Frequency Counter for your function/sweep generator. Tools are Tweezers, Soldering Iron with solder, Needle Nose Pliers, an old Tooth Brush, and Dawn type Dishwashing Degreaser Soap. 0:15 Introduction 1:30 Start of Component Identification 1:35 Resister Color Code 3:40 Pre-bending Resistors 4:30 Component insertion 17:20 Soldering and Flex 19:30 Trimming Leads after Soldering 22:30 Clean up after Solder and Trim 25:00 Completed Clean PCB Assembly 25:15 Power Supply 25:30 Chip Insertion 26:15 Testing (The Smoke Test) 27:00 Crystal Testing 30:00 The Enclosure I Made from Plexiglass