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PopUpTober: Light-up, Slot & Joint Mechanism (featuring Chibitronics)

Slot & Joint Video Tutorial: Introduction: In this video tutorial for #PopUpTober, I’ll show you two different methods for building a light-up pop-up mechanism called a Slot and Joint.  A Slot and Joint mechanism is useful for creating pop-ups that appear to jut out from a parallelogram adhered to a base card. This type of […]

PopUpTober: Light-Up Floating Plane Pop-Up Mechanism Featuring Chibitronics

Video Tutorial Introduction: In this video tutorial for #PopUpTober, I’ll show you two different methods for building a light-up pop-up structure called a Floating Plane.  A Floating Plane is useful for creating large pop-up shapes that appear to float upon a flat plane that rests upon three parallel supports. A Floating Plane may be folded […]

PopUpTober: Light-Up Double-Pivot Pop-Up Mechanism (featuring Chibitronics)

Video Tutorial Introduction: To celebrate #PopUpTober and #LightUpPopUpTober, I’m sharing a fun way to combine light with an engaging pop-up mechanism, to create a “smore-themed” pop-up spread! This type of mechanism has a lot of visual interest, with arms that move and rotate whenever a card is opened. The Double Pivot mechanism, found on page […]

Make 4 Simple Pop-Ups Glow With Chibitronics LEDs

Research a Critter: Tell Its Story with Pop-Ups and Paper Circuits Engage your students with a fun and educational project that combines science, technology, art, and engineering! This blog post will show you a way to combine paper circuits with a series of pop-up foundation shapes. Individually, each mechanism may be customized to stand alone. […]

Light-up a Pop-Up Bird with Chibitronics Sticker LEDs

Light Takes Flight This project takes inspiration from a bird model featured in Duncan Birmingham’s book, Pop-Up Design and Paper Mechanics: How to Make Folding Paper Sculpture, which is a fabulous resource! In this tutorial, I’ll show you a way to light up the wings of a pop-up bird using Chibitronics sticker LEDs. My bird […]

Illuminate a Box Frame with a Chibi Chip

In this tutorial, I’ll share my process for transforming a thrift store find—a hinged box frame (13 X 13 inch) purchased for 2 dollars—into a dynamic wall decoration.  Using a Chibitronics Chibi Chip and LED Stickers of your choice, you can create an inspiring poster for your wall, with beautifully colored lights and changeable effects! […]

Light-Up Artist Palette Magnet featuring Chibitronics LED Stickers

Charm with Light! In this post, new Design Team member Emily Brooks will show you how to craft a glowing, wearable, magnetic charm! Calling all art teachers, appreciators, and enthusiasts! If you want to make your own light-up artist palette magnet without any soldering or resistor calculations, follow the steps below! Supplies: Circuit Sticker LEDs […]

Voltage Experiments for Paper Circuits

This video tutorial is geared toward people who want to take a deep dive into better understanding how battery voltage can impact your paper circuits. In it, you’ll learn how to measure the voltage in your coin cell batteries using a multimeter. Additionally, we’ll explore some of the nuances of how voltage works within a […]

Measuring Battery Voltage Using a Multimeter

How to Tell if Your Battery is Fresh Have you ever wondered whether there was a quick and easy way to tell whether a coin cell battery is nearing the end of its life or still good to use?       One way to get an idea of how much charge is left in your battery is […]

10 Ways to Add a Switch to a Paper Circuit

Recently, a customer sent in a question that was so illuminating, so essential, that it prompted us to pause and reflect: Once you complete the circuit and put the stickers on, what turns the light off? Customer Inquiry In today’s post, a tribute to the powerhouse working behind the scenes, we are placing a spotlight […]

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