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: One 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 paper helicopter with glowing wings, you will need: LED Circuit Stickers Conductive 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 indicated 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). 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
Conductive Pressure Sensor Sheets Create Special Effects!
Make Easy, DIY Pressure Sensors Our Conductive Pressure Sensor Sheets (similar to Velostat or Linqstat) are made of pressure-sensitive material that makes it useful for constructing DIY sensors. When a piece is placed inside of a paper switch and gradually pressed, the result is a gentle fade in and fade out effect in your projects. This […]
Make a Pressure Sensing Father’s Day Card That Lights in Sequence
Cool Effect! In this video tutorial I’ll show you a way to create a light-up Father’s Day Card that uses a piece of a Pressure Sensor Sheet to create a cool effect. Using the property of resistance, the lights in your card will turn on in a predictable order, based upon their colors! Tech Tip: […]
We’re Presenting at ISTE Live26!
Join Us in Orlando! This summer, Chibitronics will be presenting a hands-on workshop and manning a booth at ISTELive26 in Orlando, Florida! The theme of this year’s conference, taking place 28 June-1 July, is Designing the Future of Learning. If you are planning to be at ISTE, we hope you’ll join us during our instructional […]
Meet the Maker: Komal Markan
Collaborative, Community-Based Educator In today’s spotlight, we are honored to introduce Komal Markan, a brilliant artist, software engineer, and community organizer based in Everett, Massachusetts. Komal’s work caught our eye this past spring after she shared a number of fun, light-up projects with us. Alongside her adolescent children, Komal brings engaging hands-on making to her […]
Simple V-Fold Light-Up Pop-Up Floral Bouquet Featuring Chibitronics
Introduction: In this video tutorial, I’ll show you a way to make a floral bouquet using a pop-up structure called a Simple V-Fold. A Simple V-Fold is infinitely useful and easy to make. Here, I’ve inverted a Simple V-Fold to hold illuminated flowers. Directions: To view a full demonstration, please watch the video below. In […]
Two NEW Template Notebook Kits
Start with STEAM & Create with STEAM Exciting news! We’ve transformed one of our flagship products, the award-winning STEM Starter Kit (ages 14+), into two bright NEW kits (ages 8+)! Not simply a repeat of our classic kit, with new names and packaging, this evolution into Level 1 and Level 2 kits reimagines a new […]
Chibitronics Celebrates Teachers With a Light-Up Pop-Up Card!
Thank a Superstar Teacher! Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2026) In anticipation of Teacher Day (May 5), Chibitronics is shining a light upon the dedicated educators who brighten their students’ days! ✨ ❤️ To help us celebrate our fun-loving educators, we’re sharing a light-up pop-up card that you (or your child) can make and share with […]
Crafty NEW Intro Kits for Kids
Two Fun Flavors: Six Different Projects As our old favorite (the Circuit Sticker Intro Pack) will soon be retiring, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of two brand new paper circuit intro kits for kids: the Launchpad LED Intro Kit (Level 1) and the Circuit Sticker Intro Kit (Level 2)! This evolution into Level […]