Make a Black Fur TapeBlock Character

Make a TapeBlock Character with black fur and a light up nose.

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Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Material

  • 1 Small cylindrical foam block
  • 3v button cell battery
  • 3v battery carrier
  • 2 pieces of conductive tape
  • 1 yellow LEDS
  • 2 red and yellow glass eyes

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

Instruction

  • Take a small cylindrical foam block
  • Take the two legs of an LED and split them apart until the LED will sit flat on a foam block
  • Orientate the LED legs so they run down the centre of one of the curve of the block
  • Wrap a piece of conductive tape over the top of one legs of the LED legs and take it half way around the block
  • Wrap a second piece of conductive tape over the top of the second leg of the LED and around the back of the block but leave a 1cm gap to the other piece of tape
  • Insert the battery holder and battery with one pin in each of the pieces of tape
  • Take the fur, check which direction you want it to go
  • Fold the fur in half and put a small cut in it to fit the LED through
  • Glue the fur onto the block while the LED pops out of the hole. Make sure that you do not cover the battery holder
  • Cut back the fur around where the eyes are going to go so that they have a firm surface to stick to
  • Stick the eyes on with glue
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problem Solving

  • If the Light is not working check that the legs are touching conductive tape
  • Check that the LED is the correct direction
  • Check that the battery is connected correctly