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FREE PDF Download – (5) Paper Circuit Project Templates. What are Paper Circuits? A paper circuit is a low-voltage electronic circuit that is created on paper or cardboard using conductive copper tape, LEDs and a power source such as a coin-cell battery.
- What Are Paper Circuits Cubes? Paper Circuits Cubes are just Paper Circuits... in cube form! Instead of building circuits on flat paper the Paper Circuits Cubes are a modular system that allow you to quickly and easily build circuits using various components.
- Magnets and Washers. Note: Magnets and kids don't always mix. While neodymium magnets are super strong they can be dangerous. We used ceramic magnets for this project, which provide plenty of pull.
- The Attraction of Magnets. For each pair of cubes there is a magnet that lines up with a washer, and a washer that lines up with a magnet. We chose to use a "magnet to washer" connection because if you try to align two magnets you need to get the polarity correct or they will repel and not line up properly!
- Make Your Cubes. Let's make a cube! First, you'll need to print the attached PDF template. It should be printed double-sided on heavy card stock.
In this project you’ll make your own LED circuit card and learn how to design both series and parallel circuits to light up your creation! This project is a sample from our Circuit Scouts Kit, available in the Maker Shed. There are also a guidebook and online educator’s curriculum available for free.
- Materials Needed
- Step 1 – Print The Templates
- Step 2 – Apply Copper Tape
- Step 3 – Attach The Led
- Step 4 – Mount The Battery
- Step 5 – Test Your Circuit
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Copper Tape w/ Conductive AdhesiveDownload and print the project template you want to work on from the list below: 1. Simple Circuit Template– PDF 2. Series Circuit Template– PDF 3. Parallel Circuit Template– PDF
Once you have printed your template, you can begin applying the copper tape to the circuit lines. We recommend using copper tape with conductive adhesive like the type we sell in our paper circuit kits. The conductive adhesive will allow you to apply the copper tape in multiple pieces while still maintaining its conductivity. Begin by applying the ...
The next step is to attach the LED to the project template. Before you begin, make sure to note which leg of the LED is the long one as this is the positive. Bend both legs of the LED at a 90 degree angle and attach it to the copper tape using small pieces of copper tape. Rub the connection points to ensure solid contact.
Now it’s time to attach the coin cell battery to the circuit. Before you do this, fold the corner of the template along the line. Cut a small piece of copper tape and roll it into a ball with the adhesive side facing out. Stick this ball onto the copper tape inside the battery circle. Mount your CR2032 coin cell battery to the copper tape ball with...
Now it’s time to test your circuit and make sure it lights properly. Fold the corner so that the copper tape contacts the top of the battery. If everything is done correctly your LED should light. You can use a paperclip to secure it if you choose.
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Check out our makerspace blog for more paper circuit project ideas and templates. We also have a paper circuit starter kit and project ebookwhich has 45 project templates.
Key learning points. A short circuit happens when a wire becomes loose and touches the wrong part of a circuit, or makes a new circuit. If a live wire touches the inside of a metal case, the metal case may become live.
A paper circuit is a functioning electronic circuit built on a paper surface instead of a PCB. Projects can range from greeting cards, to origami, to traditional art such as paintings or drawings. What makes them unique is the use of traditional fine art techniques to create a circuit that is combines aesthetics and functionality. Suggested Reading
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Paper circuits help learners of all ages explore the basics of electricity (energy that results from the existence of charged particles like electrons or protons) and conductivity (the degree to which a material can conduct electricity). Paper circuits function as simple low-voltage electronic circuits (a path through which electrons from a
