Make a Button TapeBlock

Make a TapeBlock with a button that can be used in between a power TapeBlock and a light TapeBlock to switch the light on and off.

VIDEOTapeBlockButton

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Material

  • Foam Block
  • Button
  • Conductive Tape
  • Scissors

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a long I

Instructions

  • Take a clean foam block
  • Wrap a piece of conductive tape from the front of the foam block to the back and cut the tape. Leave a small gap and start a second piece of tape and wrap it from the back to the front and leave a small gap from the first piece of tape. Make sure that there is a gap in the two pieces of tape at both the front and the back.
  • Wrap a second piece of conductive tape all the way around the foam block parallel to the first piece of tape
  • Place the button on the tape bridging the gap at the front. Mark where the holes in the tape need to be made.
  • Piece a hole in the tape and then insert the two pins on the button.
  • The Button TapeBlock is complete. Place it between the Power and Light TapeBlocks and press the button to test it.
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problem Solving

  • Check the button is assembled in the correct place.
  • Make sure that all of the components and tape are running in the correct direction
  • The button will only work if there is a break in the tape front and back so the electricity has to go through the button