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 […]
Meet the Maker: Helen Lin
Touchable Art You Can Hold Today, we are spotlighting Helen Lin, a clever creator of colorful, touchable art meant to be explored with the hands. Helen first caught our eye when she shared her mind-blowing, electronic, risograph-printed pop-up book, Tela Specula. In her upcoming exhibition, to touch is to feel, Helen will be exhibiting Tela […]
Chibitronics Conductive Connectors
Convenient. Easy. Chibi. Our newest line of conductive connectors is more convenient, economical, and easy to use than ever! Developed with input from consumers who’ve been using our products for nearly a decade, we believe you’ll appreciate the lower prices and remarkable improvements made to familiar Chibi products that you’ve come to rely upon and […]
KIDMuseum Lights up Women’s History Month with Chibitronics
Bringing Bright Ideas to Life During March 2026, visitors to KIDMuseum, in Bethesda, MD, will learn about circuitry and the ground-breaking work of Chibitronics’ CEO, Jie Qi. Here at KID — an organization founded and run by women — Women’s History Month is a big deal. Join us to honor and celebrate the achievements of women in the STEM […]
Tech Tip: Use a Chibi Stencil to Plan, Trace, & Place
Stenciling Saves Time The revised version of our long-awaited Chibi Stencil has a lot of features that make it a valuable addition to any creator’s toolbox. Pretty in teal, this compact square stencil enables quick and easy sketching of our Circuit Sticker, Animating, Launchpad, and Through-Hole LEDs! But, in a pinch, it’s easy to tuck […]
Registration CLOSED for Summer Pathfinders 2026! Free Chibitronics Supplies & Hands-on PD for Teachers
Registration is now closed for Pathfinders 2026. We hope to see you in our course this year, or in a future session! Are you a US-based K-12 public or charter school teacher? Start with Art: Chibitronics Paper Circuits This summer, as part of Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026, we are excited to be once again […]