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 […]
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 […]
Measuring Voltage with a Multimeter
Objective: To understand how to use a multimeter to check voltage (power) at various points on your circuit, so you can locate problems and fix them. Overview: So you’ve made a beautiful circuit out of copper tape, but your LEDs are either flickering, or not lighting up at all. What gives? The flickering / dark […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tutorials
Tutorials Ready to dive deeper into paper circuits? Check out these tutorials for fun tips, tricks, and projects! Batteries & Power 10 Ways to Make a Battery Holder Understanding USB Power Testing Continuity With a Multimeter Measuring Voltage With a Multimeter Conductive Materials Copper Tape Tutorial Copper vs Conductive Fabric Tapes Conductive Ink Various Conductive […]
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3-D Constellation
Click here to download a printable version of this tutorial Tutorial and instructions by: Alex Krasser Topics Covered: Circuit design Scale modeling Astronomy Objectives: To understand that stars in a given constellation can be very different distances away from Earth. The night sky has depth! Also, to understand the concept of scale, of using a […]