Make a Puppet with Color Changing Eyes With Chibitronics Reed Switches

In my latest tutorial, “Fred 2.0: Puppet with Color Changing Eyes,” I am giving a vintage bird puppet a makeover that includes glowing eyes that change colors with a tug of a feather.

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See how Fred transitions from frumpy to fabulous, with help from Chibitronics LED stickers!

Puppet with color changing eyes

Learn how to create a circuit that uses a reed switch (magnet on) and a magnet to control Circuit Sticker LEDs.

Puppet with color changing eyes

Learn how to use a reed switch (magnet on) and a magnetized feather to change a puppet’s eye color,

Reed Switch Puppet with Color Changing Eyes

Learn how to construct a paper battery holder with the ability to become a streamlined part of an interactive, 3D design.

Puppet with color changing eyes
Reed Switch Puppet with Color Changing Eyes GIF
Pull my feather! It will change the color of my eyes!

To learn more, visit the “Fred 2.0: Puppet with Color Changing Eyes” tutorial, where you’ll find videos, a circuit diagram, and a lot of detailed photographs to help you build your own family heirloom!

Make a Puppet with Color Changing Eyes With Chibitronics Reed Switches
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