TapeBlock Conductive Play

Using conductive materials with TapeBlocks to explore and to experiment to build understanding.

VIDEOConductivePlay

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Materials

  • Conductive material (Tin foil)
  • Power TapeBlock
  • Working LED TapeBlock and/or
  • Working Vibration TapeBlock and/or
  • Working Fan TapeBlock and/or

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

Instructions

  • Place two pieces of tinfoil about 1cm apart on a non conductive table.
  • Place the TapeBlocks on the tin foil so that on piece of conductive tape touches each piece of foil, make sure the two piece of foil don't touch.
  • Play! Try different material and distances
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problems Solving

  • If the LED TapeBlock is not working check that check that the two piece of tape and the two pieces of foil are not touching
  • Is the material being used conductive?