Package Collection PCB

Every dead gadget is a treasure chest. The Package Collection PCB turns "opening things up" into a game — a single board covered in dozens of SMD component footprints, from the everyday to the genuinely rare, waiting to be filled. The board ships empty on purpose. The point isn't to buy the parts — it's to harvest them. Crack open that broken printer, the old motherboard, the dead power brick, desolder the package you're missing, and add it to the collection. Like trading cards for electronics: you need to collect them all. Why makers love it Turns e-waste into a scavenger hunt — a reason to open every device Learn to identify SMD component packages by hand, from the common to the genuinely exotic Real desoldering and rework practice on real salvaged parts A conversation piece — mount it on the wall when it's full How it works Find a broken or unwanted electronic device. Spot an SMD component package you don't have yet. Desolder it carefully and mount it in its labelled spot on the board. Repeat until the collection is complete. ⚠️ Rework safety: Soldering irons and hot-air stations run well over 300°C — burn risk. Salvaged parts and old solder may contain lead. Work in a well-ventilated area and wash your hands after handling.