Introducing Our Launchpad Line! We’re so excited about our upcoming line of learner-friendly Launchpad Batteries and Launchpad LEDs, that we thought we’d share a sneak peek! Designed with safety, durability, and reusability in mind, our NEW Launchpad components make paper circuits easier to learn, understand, and prototype than ever before! Launchpad Battery Upon first glance, […]
Make a Father’s Day Card (with Chibitronics LED Stickers)!
Warm Dad’s Heart Father’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday, June 15), which means that it’s time to starting thinking about how you might help fire up some fun on his special day! In this tutorial, I’ll show you a quick and easy way to create a light-up Father’s Day Card that sizzles with […]
Animating Rainbow Phosphene Simulator (by Emily Brooks)
Switch-Activated Simulator Have you ever rubbed your eyes while they’re closed and “seen” bursts of colors? These phenomena are known as phosphenes. Phosphenes can be induced by mechanical, electrical, or magnetic stimulation of the retina or visual cortex, much like our circuits can be enhanced with mechanical stimulation (Conductive Pressure Sensitive Sheets) or magnetic stimulation […]
Illuminating Mangrove Trees at KID Museum (With Barbara Liedahl)
On Sunday, 18 May 2025, visitors to KID Museum in Bethesda, Maryland had an opportunity to learn about mangrove trees, origami, and paper circuitry, while being introduced to the achievements and creations of inspirational makers in STEM. As part of their Asian American & Pacific Islander Community Celebration, KID Museum hosted Barbara Liedahl to oversee […]
Chibitronics is Presenting at ISTELive2025!
Inspiring Bold Innovation Details: This summer, Chibitronics is excited to be presenting a hands-on workshop at ISTELive25 in San Antonio, Texas! The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Edtech conference and expo is the premiere EdTech conference in the United States. It will be taking place from June 29 – July 2, 2025. Come […]
Meet the Maker: Corinne Takara
Story-Telling Outside of the Box Today’s spotlight is on Corinne Okada Takara, a mixed media-artist and STEAM Educator, well-known for her commitment to building community through story-telling. By cultivating opportunities for playful making in public spaces, with a focus upon building “conversation spaces,” Corinne’s experimental works often combine biomaterials, technology, and different flavors of cultural […]
Make a Mother’s Day Card (with Chibitronics LED Stickers)
Brighten Mom’s Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday, May 11), which means that it’s time to starting thinking about how you might help brighten your Mom’s day. If you are looking for a way to tell your mom how much you love and appreciate her, this card project might be just the […]
Chibitronics Celebrates Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week!
Create a Light-up Card for a Superstar Teacher! In anticipation of Teacher Day (May 6) and Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), Chibitronics is shining a light upon the dedicated educators who strive to create engaging, meaningful experiences for their students! 🎉🎉 ❤️ To help us celebrate the bright connections made by our hardworking educators, we’ve created a […]
Educator & Lesson Spotlight: Illuminated Heart Boxes With Catie Nasser
Illuminated Heart Boxes In today’s post we are honored to have Catie Nasser sharing her Illuminated Heart Boxes, an origami project that students of many ages may enjoy (with varying levels of scaffolding). Catie Nasser is a tech-savvy K-6 art educator who dabbles in a variety of creative pursuits, ranging from papercutting, printmaking, paper engineering, […]
Interactive Art with a Chibitronics Light Sensor Sticker
Create Projects That React to Light! Did you know that a light sensor can add interactivity to your artwork by making it react to the presence or absence of light? Did you know that the Chibitronics Light Sensor Sticker can be used with or without a microcontroller? While both the Chibitronics Light Sensor Bundle and […]
KID Museum Collaborates with Chibitronics this Spring!
Kids learn about Paper Circuits & Creative Coding at KID Museum For the months of March through May, visitors to KID Museum in Bethesda, Maryland will have an opportunity to learn about circuitry and programming in their Electronics Studio, while being introduced to a variety of inspirational makers in STEM! Launched on March 9th, as […]
Diamond Painting—with White Blink Animating LEDs: By Emily Brooks
Rhinestone Earth, Twinkling Stars: Bright Fun With Faux Gems! (by Emily Brooks) “Be humble for you are made of earth, be noble for you are made of stars.” Have you tried diamond painting? It is such a soothing, relaxing craft where rhinestones are kind of like pixels making up the dots of the image. I […]