Introduction
Crazy Circuits parts are easy to use, and a LEGO baseplate makes building a circuit as easy as tape! But if you want to connect non-Crazy Circuits parts using Maker Tape it's still possible.
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You can use Maker Tape to connect components with standard leads.
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For an LED you can just bend the legs in the desired direction and tape directly to them.
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Maker Tape is conductive on both sides, and all the way through.
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If you are using capacitive touch you can create touch pads using Maker Tape.
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Overlapping the tape is a good way to make a larger touch pad.
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You can tape directly to wires to connect other components.
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We recommend laying down your Maker Tape first and then wrapping it around the edge to the bottom of the LEGO baseplate.
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Then you can put your wires in place and tape them down to create a good electrical connection.
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You can add more tape if needed, just make sure you do not overlap tape connections between pins!
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While this method will work, it's not as mechanically secure as using a Screw Terminal Chip, so double-check your connections if your circuit isn't behaving properly. You can always add some non-conductive tape to help hold things in place.
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Don't forget about the Pin Headers! All of the Crazy Circuits boards have a set of male pins that allow you to connect Female Jumper Wires.
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Many of our own components use Female Jumper Wires plugged into the Pin Headers for easy connection.
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