Make a TapeBlock Tilt Switch

Make a TapeBlock with a ball tilt switch that can be used in between a power TapeBlock and a light TapeBlock to switch the light on and off by tipping it up and down

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Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Material

  • Foam Block
  • Tilt Switch
  • 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 tilt switch on the tape bridging the gap at the front.
  • Attach the tilt switch to the block using the conductive tape
  • The Tilt switch TapeBlock is complete. Place it between the Power and Light TapeBlocks and move the blocks around to test it.
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problem Soving

  • Check the Tilt switch TapeBlock is assembled in the correct place.
  • Make sure that all of the components and tape are running in the correct direction
  • The tilt switch will only work if there is a break in the tape front and back so the electricity has to go through the switch
  • Give the Blocks a quick sharp shake as sometimes the ball gets stuck.