PRESS RELEASE The National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D Wilmington, Del., July 01, 2023 – Chibitronics Inc. has been awarded a Phase II National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $991,408, following its previous NSF SBIR Phase 1 award of $255,928. With this funding, […]
A Closer Look at the Chibitronics Chibi Chip
The Chibitronics Love to Code Chibi Chip is a fun and friendly way to engage with programming, especially when combined with the Microsoft Make Code Editor. Because there is no software to install or drivers to configure, it’s easy to get started online. The Chibi Chip is the heart of the Love to Code (LTC) system. You […]
How to make light up fireworks card.
Hi, crafty friends! Happy 4th of July! This is Eiko. Today I make light up fireworks card using Chibitronics LED stickers and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. When you pull the tab, the fireworks shine. I will make the parts referring to the picture below. Assemble the cover panel. Make a slit in the circuit […]
Light up card with Animated LED Stickers and a Stamping Bella Stamp
Hi Everyone, Melissa here. Today I am sharing a simple circuit using 2 Animated LED Stickers to light up the butterflies. This card also features a stamp from Stamping Bella. For more details, please keep reading ….. I have stamped the image and sentiment onto X-Press It Blending Card and coloured it with Copic Markers […]
Light Up a Schultüte
Introduction Taking inspiration from German custom, this tutorial will show you a way to combine paper circuits with a rolled-up piece of poster board to create a customizable, cone-shaped container, that is synonymous with the first day of school. Contents Materials & Tools Directions Celebrate the First Day of School Video Tutorial Did you know […]
Light Up a Schultüte (With Chibitronics LED Stickers)
Did you know that it is customary in parts of Germany (and a few bordering countries) for six-year-old children starting first grade to be presented with the gift of a large paper cone called a Schultüte (“school bag”)? Taking inspiration from a custom that I admire, my latest tutorial demonstrates how to create a Schultüte with LED […]
How to make light up skunk card with reed switch.
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko and I make light up skunk card using Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. I used the reed switch on this card. When you move the magnet behind the skunk motif closer to the switch, the switch turns on and the heart glows. Reed switch has two ferrous reeds. […]
Fire Breathing Dragons Featuring LED Light Stickers
Hello everyone! Allison Cope here! Today I’m sharing how I made this fun light up fire breathing dragons card. Today I’m featuring the Chibitronic Red and Orange LED Light Stickers. Our fiery friends are from the “Dragon Trio” stamp set by Sweet November Stamps. I first began my card by stamping out my images on […]
5 Ways to Save Used Batteries for Safe Disposal
Did you know that the coin cell/button cell batteries most widely used in light-up paper crafts and cards (CR2032 and CR2016) fit into a category of batteries that require unique consideration for proper disposal? Primary/Single-Use batteries cannot be recharged and must be disposed of once they wear out. Alkaline, lithium, silver oxide, zinc-air, zinc-carbon, and zinc-chloride, […]
Tunnel Book with Tilt Sensor
Tilt Sensing Tunnel Book In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to use Circuit Sticker LEDs and a tilt switch/sensor to add lighting and interactive effects to create an Illuminated Tunnel Book. Tools & Materials Directions Video Tutorial Introduction Tunnel books are three-dimensional works of art that feature cut paper images in the […]
Chibitronics + ISTE Live23 = Brilliant PD
Taking inspiration from classroom tested activities found in the Chibitronics Paper Circuits STEAM Educators Guide, educators Barbara Liedahl and Susan Brown will be leading a workshop at the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) Live23 Edtech Conference in Philadelphia this summer! Together, this dynamic duo offers a highly engaging, fun approach to the art of […]
Combining our New Animated LED Lights with our Regular LED Lights – Lemur Love Card
Howdy all! I’m Allison Cope and today we’re going to make an interactive anniversary card featuring our brand new Animated LED Light Stickers and our original LED Light Stickers. One of my best friends is celebrating her and her husband’s 18th wedding anniversary and we’ve been invited to celebrate with them this coming weekend. I […]