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 […]
Paper battery holder with magnets
This tutorial shows you how to make a paper battery holder with magnets for coin cell batteries (CR2032). MATERIALS AND TOOLS Paper strip, preferably cardstock (about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide) Copper tape Clear tape Scissors 3V coin cell battery (CR3032) Small disc shaped magnets Step 1: Take the paper strip and fold it […]
How to Create a Paper Battery Holder with Foam Adhesives
1. Cut a piece of card stock (about 2.5” x 1”). Fold the card stock in half. Trace the battery shape on both halves. Mark the left side as positive (+) and the right side as negative (-). 2. Attach the folded paper on the bottom of your project with glue, tape, adhesive, etc. 3. […]
Paper Battery Holder Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a paper battery holder for coin cell batteries (CR2032 and CR2016). Scroll to the bottom of this page for the video tutorial. MATERIALS AND TOOLS battery holder template printed on cardstock (download PDF here) conductive copper tape regular tape (e.g. scotch tape or masking tape) scissors surface mount LEDs […]
Tech Tip: Use a Chibi Stencil to Plan, Trace, & Place
Stenciling Saves Time The revised version of our long-awaited Chibi Stencil has a lot of features that make it a valuable addition to any creator’s toolbox. Pretty in teal, this compact square stencil enables quick and easy sketching of our Circuit Sticker, Animating, Launchpad, and Through-Hole LEDs! But, in a pinch, it’s easy to tuck […]
Welcome to Chibitronics
Contents Pathfinders 2026 Summer Institute is now open for registration! Free virtual professional development and Chibitronics supplies for all participants. Paper Circuits Levels 1, 2, 3 Request a Sample Fill out the form for a free sample of our latest Launchpad batteries, Launchpad LEDs, and other Chibitronics products. Free shipping included within the United States! […]
NEW TOOL: Fully Updated Chibitronics Stencils are HERE!
Chibi Stencils are Here! The wait is finally over! Our updated Chibi Stencil, with footprints for our Animating, Launchpad, and Through-Hole LEDs, is now in stock! It even has outlines for our Launchpad Battery, Conductive Fabric Tape, Conductive Fabric Patch, and a Resistor Sticker! Use this handy stencil to take the guesswork out of your […]
Chibitronics Launchpad LEDs Intro Kit
Contents Launchpad LEDs Intro Kit Video Tutorials Project 1: Illuminated Name Tag Project 2: Light-Up Star Card Project 3: Light-Up Creature Puppet Products 2025 Chibitronics Product Catalog A list of our latest products with descriptions and pricing Browse New Products in our Shop Circuit Sketcher sketcher.chibitronics.com More Resources Educator’s Guide Our Educator’s Guide is a […]
Chibitronics Circuit Stickers Intro Kit
Contents Circuit Stickers Intro Kit Video Tutorials Project 1: Illuminated Illustration Project 2: Light-Up Cupcake Card Project 3: Light-Up Paper Helicopter Products 2025 Chibitronics Product Catalog A list of our latest products with descriptions and pricing Browse New Products in our Shop Circuit Sketcher sketcher.chibitronics.com More Resources Educator’s Guide Our Educator’s Guide is a comprehensive […]