Paper Circuits

Red Hat Instrument Kit Hookup Guide

August 19, 2021
Get started with the Red Hat Instrument kit!

The Great Big Guide to Paper Circuits

May 22, 2015
Let's take a look at different materials we can use to combine paper crafting and electronics.

SparkFun Paper Circuit Kits

July 5, 2018
Learn how to build a simple paper circuit using copper tape, a 5mm LED, and a 3V coin cell battery.

Origami Paper Circuits

May 26, 2015
A quick tutorial to get you started in the world of light up origami flowers.

Getting Started with Chibi Chip and Clip

March 22, 2018
This tutorial goes over the how to assemble the Chibitronics' Chibi Chip programmable microcontroller with the Chibi Clip to add more functionality to your paper circuits! Start programming your Chibi Chip by writing code (block-based and text-based) in a browser-based code editor and then transmit code through sound to your board!

Craft a Holiday Greeting with Love to Code

March 23, 2018
Craft your own paper circuit holiday greeting using the LEDs, a Chibi Chip, Love to Code!

Quick Illuminated Boxes

December 16, 2013
A quick tutorial to show you how to add LEDs to gift or holiday bags or boxes.

Let It Glow Holiday Cards

November 20, 2014
Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits - no soldering required!

LED Robot Pop Up Card

August 19, 2015
Craft a paper circuit pop up card with a cycling RGB LED, battery, and copper tape.

Light-Up Valentine Cards

January 27, 2015
Light up your love with paper circuits - no soldering required!

LED Butterfly Pop Up Card

August 19, 2015
Craft an illuminated butterfly pop up card with copper tape, two LEDs, and a battery.

Light-Up Father's Day Card

June 9, 2014
Light up your dad's day with this electronic pop-up card!

Paper Circuit Pin

April 11, 2016
This quick craft project shows you how to create a circuit using copper tape instead of wire to light up an LED and make a wearable piece of e-craft art.

Sound Page Guide

May 22, 2015
How to use the Lilypad MP3 Player and some Bare Conductive Paint to make a fandom silhouette sound trigger page.
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