TapeBlock Breadboard

To make a BreadBoard TapeBlock that LEDs can be inserted into and used to experiment with and build understanding.

VIDEOBreadboard

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Material

  • 3V CR2032 Battery
  • Battery holder
  • Conductive Tape
  • Foam Block
  • Light emitting diodes (LED)s

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

Instructions

  • Wrap two parallel rows of conductive tape around three sides of a foam block.
  • Make sure that the two rows of tape are about .5cm apart and do not touch each other.
  • Make holes in both rows of tape in pairs along the length of the tape.
  • Position the battery carrier at the end or on one side of the block so that one pin is over each piece of tape.
  • Push both of the pins into the conductive tape
  • Take the two legs of an LED and split them apart until the LED will reach both of the pieces of tape and push them in.
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problems Solving

  • If the LED TapeBlock is not working check that the legs of the LED are touching conductive tape