Make a Voltmeter TapeBlock

To make an easy to use TapeBlock that will display the voltage of the circuit when connected to a Power TapeBlock.

VIDEOVoltmeterTapeBlock

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Material

  • Voltmeter with 2 wires
  • Dress making pins
  • Conductive Tape
  • Foam Block

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

Instruction

  • Take the voltmeter and sit it flat on a foam block.
  • Orientate the voltmeter so that it will be readable when the block is in the long direction. Make sure that the wires are not under the component.
  • Wrap a parallel rows of conductive tape all the way around the foam block above the voltmeter. Place the red wire above the voltmeter. Sandwich the red wire between the upper and lower pieces of conductive tape.
  • Wrap a parallel rows of conductive tape all the way around the foam block under the voltmeter. Place the black wire above the voltmeter. Sandwich the black wire between the upper and lower pieces of conductive tape.
  • Make sure that the two rows of tape are about 1cm apart and do not touch each other. The black and red wire are insulated with plastic, ensure that the end of the wire is touching the conductive tape.
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problem Solving

  • If the voltmeter TapeBlock is not working check that the wire on the voltmeter are touching conductive tape.
  • Ensure that the positive on the Power TapeBlock is touching the positive on the Voltmeter TapeBlock.