In this tutorial, Iāll show you how to use Chibitronics LED stickers and an optional tilt switch to add illumination, interactivity, and special effects to a tunnel book. The one Iām sharing here is shaped like an octagon and features my own interpretation of a common trope: an alien abduction. Although a tunnel book may be […]
Introducing the NEW Chibitronics Launchpad Battery!
We’re Launching a NEW, SAFER Battery! After considerable time, care, and investment into research and development, the Chibitronics team is pleased to announce the release of our new safer, easier-to-use 3V CR2032 Launchpad Battery! To help protect children six years and under from potential risk of injury, the passage of Reeseās Law led to significant […]
Take a Sneak Peek at Our NEW Launchpad LEDs & Batteries!
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 Fatherās 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 […]
Make a Mother’s Day Card (with Chibitronics LED Stickers)
Brighten Mom’s Day Motherās 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 Momās 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 […]
Diamond Paintingāwith White Blink Animating LEDs: By Emily Brooks
Rhinestone Earth, Twinkling Stars: Bright Fun With Faux Gems! (by Emily Brooks) āBe humble for you are made of earth, be noble for you are made of stars.ā 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 […]
10 Tricks for Altering the Look of Light
10 Tricks for Altering the Look of Light Experimentation and play are the best methods for discovering transformative ways to control and create with light ā in order to visibly alter its look! The projects below showcase a diverse selection of experiments and ideas to help you get started! Here are 10 transformative ways to […]
Students at NEU Combine Story, STEAM Learning, & LED Stickers
Hello World! In January of 2025, students attending a Physical Computing course at Northeastern University worked with Chibitronics Circuit Sticker LEDs and copper tape to create personal works of glowing art. As part of the university’s coursework in its College of Art, Media, and Design (CAMD), this was a novel experience ā the first time […]
Light-Up Dragon Bookmark by Emily Brooks
Here Be Dragons! For all my fellow dragon-loving readers, this light-up bookmark is for you! Did you know that cartographers inscribed āHic Sunt Dracones (Here Be Dragons)ā in a copper globe over 500 years ago? On the back of this bookmark is a map near the edge of the Northern Hemisphere, and on the front […]
Flattening Octagon Tunnel Book Featuring Chibitronics
Make a Glowing Book That Fits in an Envelope In this tutorial, Iāll show you how to create an octagon-shaped illuminated tunnel book that collapses flat. Tunnel books are three-dimensional works of art that feature cut paper images. When viewed through the front cover, the layers appear to unite as part of a cohesive […]
12 Bright Project Ideas to Try in 2025
Happy New Year! The promise of a new year is ripe for reflection, imagination, and curiosity. It’s also an ideal time to explore hobbies, build skills, and experiment with fresh ideas! In addition to creating a dazzling collection of light-up greeting cards, the 2024 Chibitronics Design Team produced a diverse collection of projects that integrated […]
Pop-Up Headless Horseman Card with Chibitronics LED Stickers
Hi! This is Kathy Ceceri and today I’m sharing the card I created for the LightUpPopUpTober challenge. My word was “attach,” and the design I came up with had the Headless Horseman attaching his pumpkin head to wish you a Happy Halloween. It took a lot of work to get the moving pop-up design and […]