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Step 8El Cheapo On-Off Switch

El Cheapo On-Off Switch
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As promised, no special pieces are required, so we'll build a poor-man's on-off switch.

Bend the longer cable to form a hook to be snapped into the paper clip. Don't expect snap noise however.

Closing the circuit will make the motor vibrate.
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3 comments
May 21, 2009. 9:12 AMJawa888 says:
I relay want to tie that but can't find a brush
May 23, 2009. 7:16 AMBosun Rick says:
Try Wal-Mart, you can get one for under a buck
May 25, 2009. 1:17 PMJawa888 says:
I don't live in America there's no Wal-Mart in Ireland. I found one any way and made one on a tooth brush to
May 31, 2009. 1:38 PMZOMBIE_FINNY says:
there is no wal mart but there is asda isnt there well there is in england and asda is owned by wal mart
May 26, 2009. 4:45 PMreywolf says:
hurray! wal-mart hasn't taken over the world like all we americans thought! it's just taken us!
Jul 24, 2009. 9:53 AMcoolrobot says:
wal-mart=wally-world!yay!
May 21, 2009. 12:36 PMpfiddle says:
Brilliant. I LOVE the "lexaps" VERY clever. This gadget gets my vote as best of show vis simplistic and fun. pfiddle

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