Every circuit needs a power supply to turn on, such as a coin cell battery.Ā These batteries are great because they’re small, flat and thus integrate nicely with paper.Ā 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 […]
Paper Circuits at Maker Faire with IEEE
We just returned from Maker Faire, where our friends from IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers) hosted us in their booth. IEEE is a non-profit professional engineering association whose goal is to advance technology for humanity. Ā IEEE’s booth had inspiring technology projects to spark interest and imagination. Ā We provided a fun light up activity […]
Surrealist Paper Illustrations
Objective: Students will learn the ideas and concepts behind the Surrealist art movement while creating paper illustrations that incorporate light-up Chibitronics circuit stickers. Created by: Kristin Osiecki. Learn more about Kristin in our Meet the Maker series. Click here for full lesson plan: Surrealism meets Circuits. Lesson Plan Summary: Topics: Surrealism, illustration, drawing, elements and […]
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:Ā 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 2.5ā x 1ā). Fold the card stock in half.Ā Ā 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 Gift Box Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a small paper gift box with a circuit sticker that lights up when closed, and turns off when opened. You will need: OneĀ LED Circuit Sticker paper box template printed on card stock (download PDF here) conductive copper tape regular tape (e.g. scotch tape or masking tape) 3V coin […]
Light-Up Paper Helicopter
To make this paperĀ helicopterĀ with glowing wings, you will need: LED Circuit Stickers ConductiveĀ copper tape Plain card stock, or template (accessible here) printed on card stock 3V coin cell battery Scissors Pencil Binder Clip Step 1. Cut the card stock along the solid lines, or into a shape similar to the one indicatedĀ on the template. Include […]
Paper Battery Holder Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a paper battery holder for coin cell batteries (CR2032 and CR2016).Ā 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 […]
Glowing Paper Pinwheel
Take a Sneak Peek at Our NEW Launchpad LEDs & Batteries!
Introducing Our Launchpad Line! We’re so excited about our upcoming line of learner-friendly Launchpad Batteries and Launchpad LEDs, that we thought we’d share a sneak peek! Designed with safety, durability, and reusability in mind, our NEW Launchpad components make paper circuits easier to learn, understand, and prototype than ever before! Launchpad Battery Upon first glance, […]
Make a Father’s Day Card (with Chibitronics LED Stickers)!
Warm Dad’s Heart Fatherās Day is just around the corner (Sunday, June 15), which means that it’s time to starting thinking about how you might help fire up some fun on his special day! In this tutorial, I’ll show you a quick and easy way to create a light-up Father’s Day Card that sizzles with […]
Animating Rainbow Phosphene Simulator (by Emily Brooks)
Switch-Activated Simulator Have you ever rubbed your eyes while theyāre closed and āseenā bursts of colors? These phenomena are known as phosphenes. Phosphenes can be induced by mechanical, electrical, or magnetic stimulation of the retina or visual cortex, much like our circuits can be enhanced with mechanical stimulation (Conductive Pressure Sensitive Sheets) or magnetic stimulation […]