Blinkybug (Maker Faire version)

Step 7 Assemble antenna, eyes, and body

For this step you will need the eye assembly, the battery, and the antenna assembly. Note that the battery has a "+" side (it's marked).

Grab a piece of scotch tape, about 2" long. Hold the lower part of the "V" of the antenna assembly against the "+" side of the battery. Lay the tape across the lower part of the "V," so that equal lengths of tape are extending in either direction. Press the tape firmly on the "+" side so it holds the "V" in place.

Next, hold the twisted leads of the LED assembly along the "bottom" of the battery (opposite from where the antennae are attached). The LEDs should point in the same direction as the arms of the "V," and the looped anodes should extend "upward" (that is, in the direction of the "+" side of the battery). Tightly wrap the tape around the entire battery, so that everything is held firmly in place.

(Figuring out how to fasten this together without soldering was key in simplifying the process... I definitely took some inspiration from LED Throwies!)

At this point, the LEDs may light up if the guitar string makes contact with the LED anodes. For now, gently bend the anodes out of the way.

Comments

[BraisedDuck]

maybe using the glue gun might be better....