{"product_id":"the-tap","title":"The TAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA revival of a forty-year old kit, \u003cem\u003eThe TAP\u003c\/em\u003e is a 4-key, touch-sensitive pad soldering kit from Boldport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when powerful processors are so cheap and much of their functionality is left unused in a typical application, it’s delightful to look back to hobbyist electronics projects from forty years ago, and admire the optimised design and the skill of those who created them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first edition of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elektor.com\/magazines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eElektor magazine\u003c\/a\u003e in English, December 1974, appeared a lovely touch-activated circuit. Boldport re-created it for the enjoyment of those who may appreciate the elegance of the design today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: requires through-hole soldering!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boldport.com\/shop\/the-tap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClick here for the kit contents and assembly instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe TAP\u003c\/em\u003e was project #5 of the Boldport Club.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boldport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29443890413651,"sku":"BOLD005","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/project-05-02.jpg?v=1570886361","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/the-tap","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}