Paper Circuits - Blaster Rocket

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