I must confess. I hate throwing away used wrapping paper and old bows. So, when I decided to take on the challenge of coming up with a few quick and easy ways to light up some holiday gifts, it was only logical that I ended up raiding my basement and recycling bin! In the process, […]
New Tutorial from Guest Designer/ Maker Celeste Moreno!
Chibitronics welcomes, and would like to formally introduce, our first guest blogger, Celeste Moreno! Celeste is a designer of creative learning experiences and a maker. When we first saw Celeste Moreno’s Light Up Nicho (Shadow Box) on Twitter (@CeMoCreates), we knew we had to let her know that we were impressed! When we asked whether […]
DIY Light-Up Masquerade Mask
Natasha from TechnoChic is back this month with a major upgrade to the Masquerade Mask trend – adding lights! Be the spectacle of your Halloween party or masquerade with this quick and fun project. Head to the full tutorial to find out how you can create your own.
Make a Light Up Leaf With LED Stickers (Video Tutorial)
Fall is a terrific time to get cozy around a warm fire and sip apple cider. And, if you’re lucky, it’s also a fantastic time to notice the subtle changes in nature, such as leaves changing color and drifting to the ground in crunchy, colorful piles! No matter where you might find yourself at this […]
Light Up a Dissolve Card with Chibitronics LED Stickers
In my latest tutorial, Dissolve Card: Light Up Picture Switcher, I’ll show you how to make a light-up version of a Victorian Era mechanism known as a dissolve, or dissolve card. This paper mechanics project combines a trick of the eye (and pictures that flip) with a little electronic trickery of our own — Circuit […]
Pop Up Rainbow Card With a Sliding Switch
In my newest tutorial, Rainbow Pop Up Card, we’ll be exploring a couple of eye-popping paper circuit techniques that are as good as gold! In addition to showing you how to create an interactive rainbow card that pops up and lights up when it’s opened, you’ll learn about an innovative sliding switch mechanism that may […]
Big News: Switch from Copper to Conductive Fabric Tape!
We’re excited to announce that we are switching from copper foil tape to conductive fabric tape in four of our core kits: the STEM Starter Kit, Intro Kit, White LED Stickers Educator Pack and Red/Yellow/Blue LED Stickers Educator pack. What’s the difference between Copper versus Conductive Fabric tape? Both copper tape and conductive fabric tape […]
Light up puzzle
Hi everyone, this Rana and I’m back today with a very fun project. Our project for today is a light puzzle: Here is a full Video tutorial showing how create this puzzle step by step https://youtu.be/r9KR2hme59k Templates: Below are more photos about the project : Products links: Chibitronics white LED stickers Chibitronics conductive fabric tape […]
Lift to Light: An Electrified Cobweb Card
In our first reed switch tutorial, Magical Magnetism: Intro to Reed Switches (Normally Open), we introduced the most common type of reed switch, demonstrated how to use one in a circuit, and showed how to make a magnetic wand that can trigger any circuit you make with one. In this follow up tutorial, Magical Magnetism: Intro […]
Magical Magnetic Wand & Chibitronics Reed Switch (Magnet On)
Magnets, like wands, are magical! In my tutorial, Magical Magnetism: Intro to Reed Switches (Magnet On), I’ll show you how to make a magnetic wand that can trigger a circuit you make with a reed switch. A reed switch and magnet are an intriguing duo possessing magical qualities that may be applied in countless ways. […]
Testing Continuity with a Multimeter
The continuity feature of a multimeter allows you to test for conductivity of materials and trace where electrical connections have been made (or not made). When working with paper circuits, the continuity function of a multimeter is useful for locating wonky connections (joints that should be well connected, but aren’t) and unintended connections (parts that should […]
USB Powered Paper Circuits: An Alternative to Coin Batteries
Coin batteries are great for powering paper circuits, but they can be costly — both in terms of expense and environmental impact. USB power is a great substitute for coin batteries if you need more power, want to leave a project turned on, or don’t want to keep switching out batteries. It’s also useful for […]