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 Light-Sensing Tree with Chibitronics Launchpad LEDs
Make Holiday Projects React to Light A light sensor can add interactivity to your artwork by making it react to the presence or absence of light. In this post, I’ll show you how to use a Chibitronics Light Sensor Sticker to make a light-sensing tree with Chibitronics Launchpad LEDs. We’ll add a bit of light-reactive […]
Interactive Art with a Chibitronics Light Sensor Sticker
Create Projects That React to Light! Did you know that a light sensor can add interactivity to your artwork by making it react to the presence or absence of light? Did you know that the Chibitronics Light Sensor Sticker can be used with or without a microcontroller? While both the Chibitronics Light Sensor Bundle and […]
10 Ways to Use Pressure Sensitive Conductive Plastic
If you aren’t yet familiar with our Pressure Sensitive Conductive Plastic, and some of the ways that it might be used to add intrigue and interactivity to your cards, crafts, and creations, this post is for you! As the name suggests, Pressure Sensitive Conductive Plastic is a type of plastic that conducts electricity, in varying […]