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To build the circuit you will require some basic electronic tools. You can obtain a reasonable set of tools from any of the main Electronic suppliers. A couple of suitable kits would be the Rapid Electronics Tool Kit plus solder (£33), or if you are on a tight budget the CPC Soldering Kit (£10). Remember, in general you get what you pay for - more expensive tools from established companies will typically last longer and perform better.

If you haven’t done any soldering before, now is a perfect time to learn! This video provides a great tutorial on how to solder.