Introduction
In this tutorial, you’ll learn to make a light-up paper helicopter.
Contents
This paper toy spins as it flies!
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Topics
paper, LED, flying toys, simple circuits
Template
Materials
- LED Circuit Stickers (3)
- Conductive Fabric Tape
- Coin Cell Battery
- Binder Clip (battery holder)
- Thick printer paper or cardstock
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rybmegapackshopify_1024x1024.jpg)
Tools
- Scissors or craft knife
- Printer for Template
Directions
Video Overview:
Step 1
Print the template on thick, colorful paper. Choose three LED Circuit Stickers for your project.
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0851-1024x683.jpg)
Step 2
Cut out the template along the solid lines as shown. Lay conductive fabric tape along the black lines on the template.
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0856-1024x683.jpg)
Step 3
Place the LED Circuit Stickers over the conductive fabric tape, following the template as shown:
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0860-1024x683.jpg)
Step 4
Fold the two flaps behind as shown:
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0873-edited.jpg)
Step 5
Place the coin cell battery with the “+” side facing up on top of the “-” circle:
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0867-1024x683.jpg)
Use a binder clip to fold the paper over and clip the battery inside.
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0868-1024x683.jpg)
Step 6
The LEDs should turn on! Fold the top flaps over in opposite directions.
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0866-1-1024x683.jpg)
![](https://chibitronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_0870-1024x683.jpg)
Step 7
Now you are ready to throw your Whirlybird! Enjoy throwing it high up and watch it twirl!
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