Written by Larsha Johnson
5/29/2020
Experimental solderless LED kit for kids
Designed for kids who want to start building electronic circuits, with real components, without soldering.
Paper circuits are low-power electronics that are created on paper utilizing conductive tape, LEDs and a power source such as a 2032 coin-cell battery.
There are small items used in this project such as LEDs and can be a choking hazard for children under 3 years.
- Coin-cell battery (3V) CR2032
- Copper tape (1/4″) with conductive adhesive
- LED – 3mm, surface mount or similar
- Blank canvas card stock
- Step 1: Insert the conductive tape through the canvas.
- Step 2: Peel and remove the adhesive tape.
- Step 3: Mount the 3mm RGB flashing led in the pin hole.
- Cont' tape down the lead of the LED
- Step 4: Glue the outline of your paper circuit to the canvas.
- Step 5: Decorate the paper circuit. Add glitter, color, and any extra bells and whistles.
- Step 6: Add the coin cell battery. Use tape to secure it as needed.
- Step 7: Tape the rocket flame to the circuit to finish the project.
Enjoy the project and share with friends.
For help please read the Troubleshooting section in the following link: Makerspace
