Course Overview

Paper Circuits are a great way to introduce kids to the world of making and electronics. A paper circuit is basically a fully functioning electronic circuit put together using a paper surface instead of a Printed Circuit board (PCB). Paper Circuits offer challenges that are at the intersection of art, making and electronics. Paper Circuit projects you might consider can range from simple greeting cards, to origami, and even possibly traditional art such as paintings or drawings. What makes Paper Circuits unique is the use of traditional art techniques to create circuits that combines simplicity, affordability, aesthetics and functionality.

If you are interested in learning more about Paper Circuits head off to Sparkfun or dive straight into this course.

About The Content 

This course provides access to 6 Paper Circuit tutorials that you can work on with your child. Additional Paper Circuit projects are in the works.

Prerequisites for this course 

To be able to work on these tutorials you will need to procure the items listed below –

1. An LED – https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12062
2. 3v (CR3032) coin cell battery – https://www.sparkfun.com/products/338
3. One binder clip
4. Conductive copper tape – https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10561
5. Pressure sensitive conductive sheet – https://www.adafruit.com/product/1361

Most of the above items (1-4) will be available at your hobby electronics store. However the pressure sensitive conductive sheet might only be available at the Adafruit store (link provided above).