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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Spooky Spider Diagonal Dissolve Card (Featuring Chibitronics)

 

In my latest tutorial, featuring Chibitronics' new White Blink Animating LED stickers, I will show you how to make a mechanical card that reveals a spooky, blinking spider whenever you move a lever. Visit the full tutorial here: https://chibitronics.com/?page_id=38814 

View the original blog post announcement here: https://chibitronics.com/?p=39364

Download the card parts in Cricut Design Space here: https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/64d968c0f121f7fa13505d96




Oktoberfest Paper Circuit Chandelier (featuring Chibitronics)

 



In the video below, you’ll see an overview of a glowing paper circuit chandelier that you can turn on and off with help from a magnet and reed switch. Inspired by the German tradition of Oktoberfest, this light-up wreath is the perfect size for a porch celebration!

To learn more, please visit my full tutorial on the Chibitronics website. There, you'll find the complete supply list, circuit diagram, and detailed directions.


Sunday, June 25, 2023

Tilt Sensing Illuminated Tunnel Book (with Chibitronics LED Stickers)

 



The idea for designing a tilt sensing illuminated tunnel book has been one of my favorites this year.

To learn how to build your own, please visit my tutorial over on the Chibitronics blog.  There, you'll find a circuit diagram, cut file, and several different examples.



Reed Switch Shadow Box


Wanting to create an interactive shadow box that could look different with different LED configurations, I came up with an idea for a shadow box triggered by one or two reed switches.







To learn how I did this (and to access the circuit diagrams and cut files), please check out my tutorial, Reed Switch Shadow Box, over on the Chibitronics blog.

















Sunday, February 26, 2023

Carousel Book Light (Featuring Chibitronics)



Carousel Book Light


Wanting to figure out an easy way to add light to a handmade carousel book, I had the opportunity to do some prototyping during an extended power outage.  


This was my first prototype of the Carousel Book Light.


The results turned into my latest tutorial for Chibitronics, the Carousel Book Light (featuring Chibitronics LED stickers, of course).

Carousel Book Light with Shamrocks



To learn how to make your own, please visit my tutorial on the Chibitronics website or my Instructable.