how to make a homemade ON/OFF switch

this will show you how to do a homemade ON/OFF switch with stuff ou can find around the house from little to no cost to you

Step 1 Get all the materials needed

Give a general description of the Stepok so this will be very cheap...

- 2 paper fastners
- 1 paperclip (preferably small)

- 1 sheet of paper (not too big,all you need is 3 cm x 1 cm) -> you can get something harder,like cardboard so the switch doesn't break like mine did the first time

- a battery (i used a 9v because that was easier for me.you can use a 3v cell battery,whatever)

Comments

[Johnny Lavabo]

This is a really nice switch. It is simple, but effective. I have a litte motor, now I can install it on a car or something. Thanx.

[clemsonguy1125]

i cant tell how the paperclip goes and i those arent thumbtacks but this is a great idea

[coolrobot]

-i know the're not thumbtacks,i didn't know the name of it so i put something that looks like it -you open the side a little bit,put it under the large part of the (thumbtack?) and you close it so it doesn't come off -i will also put a pic or 2 on how the paperclip goes on it so you can understand -check my other instructable,ask questions if you need,and rate it thanks - Alex

[yankleshark]

They're called brads.

[coolrobot]

thank YOU!

[AndyGadget]

Needless to say (I hope) don't try this with mains voltage ;¬)

[coolrobot]

I know I shouln'd but the 9v battery was easier because both the ends were in front so I didn't have to use a battery holder or something rate my Instructable please? thanks - Alex