[2.2 Straight six]

you can get kits to make little blinking lights, and various similar things. you'll probably find them at your local radio shack. soldering's easy, you can pick it up in about 5-10 mins if you have good manual dexterity.

i learned just by making those little kits, it's kinda fun, satisfying and good practice. you'll be soldering LEDs to everything in no time.