Chibitronics is on Outschool! Outschool is a platform that offers live online classes where kids can interact with teachers, in small groups, in a variety of subject areas. Chibitronics is excited to join and offer a new way for kids and parents to engage with us! We’ll be offering our first course, a one-time 60-minutes […]
Your First Paper Circuit
Your First Paper Circuit This mini card will get you started with all the tools, materials and concepts you need to make paper circuits! You’ll need the template printout, one LED light, some copper tape, a battery, a binder clip, and some drawing or painting materials. Circuit We will use the copper tape to connect […]
Paper Circuit Techniques
Paper Sensors
Paper Switches
Papercraft
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Illuminated Story: Creative Writing and Paper Circuits Intro
Love to Code Illuminated Story An introductory lesson combining art and creative writing with paper circuits. Working in teams of two, students creatively complete sentence blanks to describe a scene. They swap their story starters with another team, who turns them into an illustrated story. As part of the illustration, students learn to add a […]
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 […]
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. IEEE’s booth had inspiring technology projects to spark interest and imagination. 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: 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. […]