Rainbows & Sunshine In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a rainbow card that pops up and lights up when it’s opened, with help from a sliding switch mechanism that may be applied in a variety of clever ways. Introduction Tools & Materials Directions Video Tutorial Related Categories Tutorials, Projects, Paper Circuit Techniques […]
Giveaway Rules
Chibitronics Craft with Light Giveaway Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OPEN TO ALL LEGAL UNITED STATES RESIDENTS OF ALL ELIGIBLE STATES WHO ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. VOID OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DISCLAIMER: Giveaway is in no way associated with […]
UPDATE FROM SPAIN – CREATIVE SCHOOL LIBRARIES in GALICIA
A CONVERSATION with Educator, Creative Technologist and Designer PAOLA GUIMERANS (Spanish version here) Scaling expressive technologies for STEAM learning often starts in train-the-trainer workshops. Hands-on sessions with curious educators and their organizations introduce new materials and invite participants – typically coaches, program managers, teachers, and subject matter experts such as artists, introductory CS instructors, department […]
Reed Switches (Normally Closed): Electrified Cobweb Card
Lift to Light In this tutorial, we will demonstrate key differences between two types of reed switches and teach you how to make a piece of interactive art, an electrified “cobweb” card, that lights up when it’s lifted. Contents Introduction Build an Electric Cobweb Card Compare & Contrast Two Different Reed Switches Introduction In our […]
Introducing the Chibitronics Paper Circuits STEAM Educator’s Guide
We have worked with hundreds of educators around the world who have incorporated Chibitronics into their teaching, but we have never before had an all-in-one resource to help them get started. Enter…the Paper Circuits STEAM Educator’s Guide! This 185-page guide was written with both K-12 and informal educators in mind. It includes 19 arts-integrated lesson […]
Ambassadors Barbara Liedahl and Chris Awad at FETC 2022
“This is what I remember: teachers were leaning forward as we shared out…” – Barbara Liedahl <The Conference> FETC, the annual Future of Education and Technology conference, started more than 40 years ago, has grown into one of the must-attend, big-tent meetups for teacher and administrators, instructional technologists, and education policy and thought leaders. This […]
USB Powered Paper Circuits
Plug It In! Coin batteries are great for powering paper circuits, but they can be costly — both in terms of expense and environmental impact. In this tutorial, designed for people with advanced electronics skills, we will show you how to safely substitute USB power for coin batteries, to help you power your circuits more […]
Paper Circuits STEAM Educator’s Guide
Guide Preview: Paper Circuits STEAM Educator’s Guide Our Educator’s Guide is a comprehensive guide to STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) learning with paper circuits! To receive a free copy of the guide, please click the button below to go to the download page. This 185-page guide includes: Overview and history of paper circuits, […]
Guide to Conductive Thread
Guide to Conductive Thread In this guide, we’ll discuss some properties of conductive thread, tips and tricks, and ways you might use this versatile material in your paper circuit projects. What is it? How might you use it? Conductive thread is a fiber that conducts electricity. Because it is thin and flexible, like ordinary thread, conductive […]
Love to Code Illuminated Story featuring Microsoft MakeCode
Time needed: 15 minutes for story starters, 1 hour for programming, illustration, and story writing. Grades: 3-5 This is an introductory lesson combining art and creative writing with paper circuits. Lesson Contents ObjectivesStudent Think-AboutsPrerequisitesMaterials & ToolsTemplatesPreparationResourcesLesson StepsEvaluationExtensionsStandardsReferences Working in teams of two, students creatively complete sentence blanks to describe a scene. They swap their story […]
2021 Design Team Call
Chibitronics is searching for a few additions to our 2021 Design Team! Chibitronics blends circuits with arts and crafts. We make circuit stickers which are friendly peel-and-stick lights, effects, and sensor modules for lighting up your craft projects. Our dream is to make it fun and easy for everyone to create and design their own expressive […]
Pathfinders Summer Institute 2021
This is our most in-depth professional development course in which a group of Chibitronics trained educators lead you through basic paper circuits all the way to programming with sensors and motors. Session Dates: July 18-23, 2021Grades: open to all grades but geared toward 3rd to 12th grade educatorsApplications due by: May 14, 2021 at 5:00pm […]