Make a Plastic Cable TapeBlock

This a a 3D printed plastic block that uses a cable for power so that no button cell battery is required.

VIDEOPlasticPowerCableTapeBlock

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Material

  • 3D Printed Plastic Block
  • Buck converter cable
  • Screws
  • Wire stripper
  • Screwdriver

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

Instruction

  • Remove the lid from the plastic block.
  • Locate the notches in the base where the wires will pass through.
  • Take the buck converter cable and cut off the alligator clips.
  • Strip the ends of the wire using a dedicated tool or manually.
  • Place a piece of conductive tape below the notches in the base.
  • Tie a knot in the wire. Thread the wire through the notch at the end of the block.
  • Place the stripped section of the wire through the notches, ensuring the black wire is in the notch closest to the entry point.
  • Place the lid back on the block. Insert and tighten the screws to secure the lid.
  • Fold the end of the wire so it touches the conductive tape on the prepared block.
  • Wrap conductive tape around the wire and block. Repeat the process for the second wire.
  • Connect the USB cable to a power bank. Place a light tape block next to the power block to complete the circuit and see the light.
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problem Solving

  • Make sure that there is conductive tape under and over the wire
  • Check that the wire is through the notch in the block and touching the conductive tape