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 […]
NEW! Chibitronics + We R Makers Battery Holders
In case you haven’t heard the news, Chibitronics and We R Makers recently announced a collaboration, and the addition of four new products to our shop: the Foam Adhesive Pack, Starter Pack, 24 White Circuit Sticker Pack, and Conductive Fabric Tape! Designed as an add-on, the Foam Adhesive Pack contains enough customized parts to build […]
10 Ways to Make a Paper Battery Holder
Coin cell batteries (3V) such the CR2032 and CR2016 are thin and compact, making them an ideal way to power paper circuit projects. Back in 2016 our founder and CEO, Jie Qi, curated 5 Ways to Make a Paper Battery Holder. While that information remains useful, and may have already become an established part of your […]
Paper Battery Holder Templates
Paper Battery Holder Templates These paper battery holder templates are basically the same; but, if you look closely you’ll notice how they are different. In the first template, the original design, the positive lead comes out on the left side. In the second template, revised for use with our Paper Circuit Accordion Book project, the […]
Tiny Envelope Battery Holder with Light—Ladybug Holding the Tiny Heart
Hi, crafty friends!Nicorin is coming here again! I am happy to share a tiny project here today.This is a so easy circuit. You can make it in just 5 min if you have the supplies.The tiny envelope holder has a battery, a light, and a switch gap! You can complete the circuit by attaching some […]
Battery Holders
Battery Holder on Pull-Tab
Hello, my crafty friends!I am Joo Yeon Lee. Just call me June. It’s my first blog posting for Chibitronics.I made a light-up card using Chibitronics and Magic Picture Changer dies.When you pull a tab of Magic Picture Changer, you can see another picture and a something glows. Supplies list Chibitronics White LED Sticker 3V coin […]
5 Ways to Make a Paper Battery Holder
Every circuit needs a power supply to turn on, such as a coin cell battery. These batteries are great because they’re small, flat and thus integrate nicely with paper. Here are five simple paper battery holder tutorials for you to try out! 1. Foam Tape Battery Holder Tutorial This battery holder is super thin and […]
Christmas card with removable battery cover door
Hello friends, it’s Wei Wei here, today I’m back with a Christmas card with removable battery cover door! That means you can replace a new battery. Here is my card:
Flat Double Battery Holder Tutorial
This tutorial will show you how to make a flat battery holder that holds two batteries connected in series. Because the batteries are connected in series, they make a higher voltage power supply, so you can have more LEDs in series! To learn more about series circuits, visit this tutorial on series versus parallel circuits. Materials: […]
Battery Power with Variable Voltage using Magnets
This tutorial will show you a nifty way to make a variable power supply using neodymium magnets, coin cell batteries and two alligator clips. You can also use this as a standard battery holder by using only one coin cell battery. Notice how your LEDs get dimmer when you have many of them? Having multiple […]
Sheet Magnet Battery holder
This tutorial will show you how to make a super-slim battery holder using magnetic sheet. This is great for making decorative battery holders and cards to be sent through the mail! Materials: magnetic sheet scissors glue stick pen paper LED stickers battery copper tape Steps: 1. Cut a rectangle of paper that is twice the size […]