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 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: 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
Artist Felicia Brooks: Power of Connection
71 Individual Connection Points: Infinite Impact For over a year, Felicia Brooks (the 2026 Florida Middle School Art Educator of the Year) has been working on a complex exhibit with a community-based outreach component. Throughout the process she has explored soldering, carpentry, programming, and painting. Her deeply personal work has involved circuits, Artificial Intelligence connected […]
Two Ways to Build a Bridge to Prevent a Short Circuit
If you spend enough time experimenting with paper circuits, you are bound to have a situation arise when you encounter a short circuit that requires you to create a bridge. This Tech Tip will explain why short circuits occur, introduce some basics for creating bridges. and explain how they may be used within a paper […]
Interactive Pop-Up Jack-O-Lantern Featuring Circuit Sketcher
Make a Spooky Slide Switch Bring a pop-up jack-o-lantern to life with Chibitronics lights and an interactive slide switch! This project is fun to make and even more fun to play with! Useful Tools & Supplies Electronics Materials Other Tools & Supplies Other Tools & Supplies Directions If you’re planning to modify this project, by […]
Pathfinders Alumni Support Tinkerfest at the National Children’s Museum
On Sunday, 4 October, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Chibitronics joined other partner organizations, including Spark!Lab, the International Spy Museum, National Building Museum, KID Museum, and DC Public Library to support hands-on activities for families. Leading the charge were two graduates of our summer Pathfinders professional development course, who brought paper-circuits to the National Children’s Museum […]
Microspark 2026
Contents Popular Kits Start with STEAM: Launchpad LEDs Starter Kit – Level 1$34.99 Create with STEAM: LED Stickers Starter Kit – Level 2$39.99 Launchpad LEDs Intro Kit – Level 1$11.99 LED Stickers Intro Kit – Level 2$14.99 Use discount code SHINE on our online shop for a one-time 10% discount off your purchase on all […]
Chibitronics Lights Up #PopUpTober 2026!
Get Ready for #PopUpTober! Find #PopUpTober Information & Inspiration For a quick reference, please visit our #LightUpPopUpTober resource page. We’ll be updating our #LightUpPopUpTober resource page during the months of September and October. There, you’ll find the daily prompts, tutorials, templates, and plenty of light-up pop-up inspiration to help you get started with your own […]
Collaborate with Chibitronics During ISTE 2027!
Deadline for Proposals is 30 September 2026! Are you an educator with plans to attend ISTELive27? The 2027 ISTE+ ASCD Conference is taking place Sunday, June 27 through Wednesday, June 30 in Boston, MA! Chibitronics is interested in supporting educators who are planning to present topics related to paper circuits, Circuit Sketcher, and creative coding! […]