TapeBlock Foam Face Characters

To make a TapeBlock Character with a nose that lights up

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Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Material

  • A rectangular foam block
  • Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
  • Battery Holder with 2 pins
  • 3v Coin Cell Battery
  • Conductive Tape
  • Eyes
  • Glue
  • 2mm foam sheet

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

Instruction

  • A rectangular 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 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 1mm foam sheet and cut to the size and shape that you want
  • Glue the foam onto the block
  • Use pins to hold the foam in place when the glue dries if needed
  • Stick the eyes on with glue (Do this last so they don't slide around).
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problem Solving

  • If the LED TapeBlock is not working check that the legs on the LED are touching conductive tape
  • Check that the LED is the correct direction