Introduction
Crazy Circuits was designed to work with LEGO components, but our large programmable boards also work quite well in a Paper Circuits project with standard electronics components. This guide will show you some tips and tricks for making those connections.
Video Overview
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We recommend using 1/4th inch Maker Tape. If possible, only use every other hole on the board in order to give yourself some extra space.
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Run tape over the top of a pin hole on a Crazy Circuits Board. Take care to ONLY touch the copper ring around the pin you wish to use, not any other.
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Press firmly to make a solid connection.
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This is a short term solution. The tape will lose its stickiness over time and come off. Great for a few days or weeks, but not a permanent solution.
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Run 1/8th inch Maker Tape so that it runs over the TOP of a Crazy Circuits Board.
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Make sure it's touching the copper colored ring around the outside of the pin that you wish to use.
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Don't allow the the tape to touch a different copper ring.
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This is a short term solution. The tape will lose its stickiness over time and come off. Great for a few days or weeks, but not a permanent solution.
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When making a project, run tape to the edge of your project paper or cardboard.
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Wrap it around the end of the paper or cardboard so tape is on both sides.
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You can also run tape OFF the end of the paper or cardboard and fold it back onto itself. This gives some flexibility.
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Attach one end of an alligator clip to your Crazy Circuits board and the other to the end of the tape. This will make a solid connection that won't wear down or tear your paper.
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Use 1/8th Inch Maker Tape to connect to an output pin on a Crazy Circuits Board.
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Go through the hole and wrap the tape around to itself.
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Press firmly on all parts of the tape that touch the board to create a solid connection.
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Removing the tape can be really annoying using this method.
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From here on out just run your conductive tape to your other components.
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Lay the Maker Tape over the top of the components connections/ legs. Press down firmly for a solid connection.
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Or put the component connections/ legs on top of the tape and then cover them with a second, smaller, piece of tape.
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Press down to make a firm connection. If something isn't lighting up it's probably for this reason.
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